The Portfolio Holder for Adult Services and Commissioning [South], Councillor Lee Chapman, will consider a report on Supported Living & Day Services for People with a Learning Disability in Bridgnorth.

Report of the Director of Adult Services is attached marked 1.

Contact: Stephen Chandler – 01743 253704

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RESOLVED:

i)             That a new provider is commissioned to deliver the day opportunities service at both Innage Lane and Oak Farm and that this commissioning process commences in January 2016.

ii)            That an options appraisal is undertaken to determine the opportunities for the Youth Centre, the options appraisal to include:

1.    Investment of capital into the Youth Centre to bring the premise up to the standard of Innage Lane Day Centre.

2.    To explore development opportunities of the Youth Centre site to include the development of supported living accommodation, housing and a community resource for use by youth groups, day service users and the wider community.

3.    Further analysis and costs related to a potential Community Asset Transfer (CAT) of the Youth Centre building to Bridgnorth Town Council.

iii)           Once the results of the options appraisal at ii) above have been completed and reviewed, additional engagement with user groups will be required.

Reasons for decision:

During the consultation process a number of concerns were raised regarding the suitability of the Youth Centre for day service use. Additionally suggestions were also proposed as to how the Youth Centre site could potentially be developed. The decision to undertake an options appraisal will determine this.

In relation to commissioning a new Provider to deliver this day service at Innage Lane and Oak Farm, this is an approach being taken across day services currently provided by the Council and is consistent with Shropshire Council’s intention to become a Commissioning Council.