Decision details

To note the results of the formal consultation and co- production work on proposals to transform the way the council provides day services for disabled adults with a recommended course of actions which will improve choice, promote independence and enhance quality of life.

(i)         that the responses received during the consultation and co-production meetings held in March, April and May 2015 on the council proposals to close Kingsbury Resource Centre and remodel services at New Millennium Day Centre, be noted;

(ii)        that approval be given to the closure of Kingsbury Resource Centre following a comprehensive and inclusive reassessment and support planning process for current service users. Cabinet are also asked to note that any closure will be subject to a further statutory 45 day staff and union consultation;

(iii)       that agreement be given to the remodelling of services at New Millennium to create a social enterprise. A full business case, including detailed financial implications and an implementation plan will be brought back to Cabinet in the autumn for further discussion and agreement.