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Sale of Robert Bean Lodge and Reprovision of Napier Unit
Meeting: 16/04/2013 - Cabinet (Item 13)
13 Sale of Robert Bean Lodge and Reprovision of Napier Unit 
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Minutes:
Background:
This report sought Cabinet approval to delegate authority to declare the Napier Unit as surplus and to consider the options for the reprovision of the respite service for adults with learning difficulties.
It was noted that following decisions by Cabinet and Council in February 2013 a contract had been awarded to Agincare for the sale of Robert Bean Lodge and Nelson Court and the re-provision of services by the company on these sites. This award included the sale of the freehold for both properties, which had raised discussions on the future of the Napier Unit, as this was part of the same building as Robert Bean Lodge.
The Napier unit was an 8-bed respite service for adults with a learning disability and there were no permanent residents at the unit. Two possible options for the re-provision were set out within the exempt appendix, as it was commercially sensitive and part of the ongoing negotiations with Agincare regarding Robert Bean Lodge and Nelson Court.
It was noted that subject to Cabinet approval to explore the options for the re-provision of the Napier Unit, consultation with services users, family carers and staff would be undertaken. Members were advised that the Council had the option to maintain the current service but this was an opportunity to develop a new service to replace the existing facility in consultation with service users, family carers, staff and other stakeholders.
The Cabinet agreed to consider this as an urgent item, as the progress of the sale of Robert Bean Lodge and Nelson Court was premised on the outcome of the discussions on the future of the Napier Unit. The mobilisation of the sale was planned over the next 6 weeks subject to agreement on the Napier Unit. The timescale and progress of the proposed sale was such that to bring the paper to the next Cabinet would have delayed the process significantly.
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Decision number: |
Decision: |
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90/2013 |
The Cabinet declared the Napier Unit as surplus and delegated authority to Assistant Director Adult Social Care, in consultation with Portfolio Holders for Finance and Adult Services and Assistant Director Legal and Corporate Services and Chief Finance Officer, to obtain the best terms reasonably agreed for the disposal of the Napier Unit. |
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91/2013 |
The Cabinet delegated authority to Assistant Director Adult Social Care, in consultation with Portfolio Holders for Finance and Adult Services, Assistant Director Legal and Corporate Services and the Chief Finance Officer to look at the options for re-provision of the services at the Napier Unit, over the next 2 years. A paper with the options will be brought back to Cabinet for approval. |
Reasons:
To ensure that options to secure the best provision possible for services users and family carers are fully explored and the opportunity that arises from the sale of Robert Bean Lodge is carefully considered.