Purpose

Cabinet gave approval for 29 placements for Mental Health Rehabilitation in January 2023. Since then we have identified two schemes, totalling 14 placements in Central and East Lancashire. However, we had significant difficulty sourcing provision in the North of the county.
In February 2024, Safe as Houses, a developer, approached us with an offer for a scheme, comprising 12 flats in Fleetwood, which would provide 11 flats for rehabilitation plus a staff flat. The scheme is complete, and ready for procurement of support provision.
We are seeking permission to confirm our intention to use the Fleetwood property for Mental Health Rehabilitation.

Decision

Kashif Ahmed, Director of Strategic & Integrated Commissioning, took the decision to approve the use of the scheme at Abbey Lodge, Riddle Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7BX for mental health rehabilitation.