Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Scrutiny Manager which recommended that the Committee discussed the information contained within the appended briefing paper and, subject to agreement, provided feedback to the consultation process to be considered by the Executive when reaching a decision on the future of Holcroft House.

Councillor Fielker, Cabinet Member for Health, Adults and Housing; Mike Harris, Chief Executive; and Claire Edgar, Executive Director Wellbeing and Housing; were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED

1)  That the Administration ensures that:

a.  the consultation on the future of Holcroft House is promoted via the normal channels utilised by the Council.

b.  the consultation is reviewed to ensure that the options are clear.

2)  That the Committee are provided with an overview of the provider market in Southampton and the surrounding area for residents with dementia requiring residential care.

3)  That the decision making report on the future of Holcroft House, that will be considered by Cabinet and the OSMC in September, includes detailed feedback on the outcomes from the consultation process, as well as the financial implications of the alternative options considered and rejected.

4)  That, reflecting the complexities relating to the financial implications of the available options, the Finance Business Partner for Adult Social Care is invited to attend the 14 September meeting of the OSMC.