Meeting documents

People Scrutiny Committee
Tuesday, 14th July, 2015 6.30 pm

The Cabinet Minutes

Date:
Tuesday, 23rd June, 2015
Time:
14:00
Place:
Jubilee Room, Civic Centre, Southend-on-Sea
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
Part I
45 Delaware & Priory Update
Scrutiny Comment for item 45
Business for item 45
Resolved:-

1. That the progress made since the previous report to Cabinet on 20th January 2015 be noted and that the option of setting up an LATC be approved in principle, subject to the following:

(a) Completion of a business case
(b) Completion of a full business plan
(c) Completion and consideration of an Equality Impact Assessment
(d) Completion and consideration of consultation with service users, carers and staff
(e) Completion of due diligence
(f) Development of an implementation plan for an Apprenticeship Scheme
(g) Development of an implementation plan for setting up a LATC structure and framework
(h) Noting outcome of Site Feasibility Study to date which identifies the Priory site as the most viable option whilst acknowledging the viability of the alternative site option
(i) Further reports on progress to be presented to Cabinet in September 2015, when a final decision on whether or not to pursue a LATC will be sought

2. That the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Adult Social Care, be authorised to continue to lead the development of the LATC and Apprenticeship Scheme.

3. That work continues to establish the preferred design option for service re-provision which is based on the Priory site with a final report being produced by 31st July 2015. This final design brief report will incorporate an indicative programme up (to and including occupation) and an indicative, phased cost plan.

4. That work continues on the school sites reconfiguration project to support the transfer of the Priory school from the Priory site. This will include the consultation and sign off process for all the school sites affected by the project.

5. That the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Health and Adult Social Care and for Children and Learning, be authorised to lead the Site Feasibility Study and school site reconfiguration projects.

6. That a report outlining progress be presented to Cabinet in September 2015.

Reason for Decision

To provide the Council with an opportunity to develop a new modern integrated care home facility whilst at the same time allowing for the potential development of a LATC that could, over time, take on responsibility for other adult social care provider services. This model should provide the Council with a more cost effective service delivery model which, in turn, will generate a surplus.

Other Options

No other site options were considered as it was agreed at Cabinet in January 2015 that only two sites should be considered with Priory being the preferred site.

Consideration was given to joining the ECC Apprenticeship Scheme and this is still a potential solution depending on timescales and its ability to meet local requirements.

Consideration will need to be given as to whether the LATC is a stand-alone company or aligned to an established LATC as part of the implementation phase of setting up an LATC.

Note:- This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to People Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor:- Moyies
*Called in to:- People Scrutiny Committee
14:00/14:55

Attendance Details

Present:
Councillor R A Woodley (Chairman)
Councillors I D Gilbert, A P Jones, G E Longley, J W Moyies, D A Norman MBE, M W Terry
In attendance:
R Tinlin, J K Williams, S Leftley, A Lewis, A Atherton, J Ruffle, I Ambrose, A Keating, F Abbott and C Gamble

Also present: Councillors Assenheim, Folkard, Habermel, Lamb, Mulroney, McMahon and Salter

Scrutiny Comment

ItemComment
45 Called in by Councillors J Lamb and A Holland.
Final call on 02/07/2015 at 15:46
Resolved:-

1. That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-

"1.1 That the progress made since the previous report to Cabinet on 20th January 2015 be noted and that the option of setting up an LATC be approved in principle, subject to the following:

(a) Completion of a business case
(b) Completion of a full business plan
(c) Completion and consideration of an Equality Impact Assessment
(d) Completion and consideration of consultation with service users, carers and staff
(e) Completion of due diligence
(f) Development of an implementation plan for an Apprenticeship Scheme
(g) Development of an implementation plan for setting up a LATC structure and framework
(h) Noting outcome of Site Feasibility Study to date which identifies the Priory site as the most viable option whilst acknowledging the viability of the alternative site option
(i) Further reports on progress to be presented to Cabinet in September 2015, when a final decision on whether or not to pursue a LATC will be sought

1.2 That the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Adult Social Care, be authorised to continue to lead the development of the LATC and Apprenticeship Scheme.

1.3 That work continues to establish the preferred design option for service re-provision which is based on the Priory site with a final report being produced by 31st July 2015. This final design brief report will incorporate an indicative programme up (to and including occupation) and an indicative, phased cost plan.

1.4 That work continues on the school sites reconfiguration project to support the transfer of the Priory school from the Priory site. This will include the consultation and sign off process for all the school sites affected by the project.

1.5 That the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Health and Adult Social Care and for Children and Learning, be authorised to lead the Site Feasibility Study and school site reconfiguration projects.

1.6 That a report outlining progress be presented to Cabinet in September 2015."

2. That in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 39, the matter be referred to Council for decision.

Note:- This is an Executive Function
Executive Councillor:- Moyies

Business

ItemBusiness
45The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for People presenting the outcome of the initial findings of the Site Feasibility Study for the re-provision of Delaware House, Priory House and Viking Day Centre.

The report also presented the initial findings of an independent Financial Feasibility Study into establishing a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) or Charitable Trust (CT) to manage Delaware House, Priory House and Viking Day Centre and potentially other care services.

 

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