Decision details

1)    To provide feedback from the recent consultation activity that has been undertaken in relation to two distinct proposals:

a.    To suggest the relocation of residential and day services in Crowborough;

b.    To develop a locality approach to Learning Disability Day Services in the East of the County

2)    To consider recommendations, and make decisions, based on this feedback. 

Councillor John Ungar spoke on item 4 (see minute 2)

2.1       The Lead Member for Adult Social Care considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care & Health together with comments by the Adult Social Care & Community Safety Scrutiny Committee’s Directly Provided Services (DPS) Board.

2.2       The Lead Member for Adult Social Care RESOLVED to:

Agree to the refurbishment of the Hookstead site, subject to formal consents, to create: alternative and enhanced accommodation for clients currently living within the three Learning Disability residential services, and a replacement site for Southview Close Day Service in Crowborough.

Reason

The consultation activity that has been undertaken confirms a high level of support from: clients; their families and carers; and key stakeholders for the proposed plans to relocate services to Hookstead.

The relocated services will deliver revenue savings to the Council of £250,000, full year effect.