Decision details

Report seeking approval for commercial strategies relating to nursing home provision

RESOLVED:

1.  That the commissioning intention and strategy to increase local nursing homes beds that the council can access to over 300 beds by 2020 be noted.

2.  That the granting of a Licence to Assign of the lease, held by Four Seasons at Picton Street and known as Burgess Park, to Country Court Care Homes 2 Ltd be noted.

3.  That the intention of Country Court Care Homes 2 Ltd to rebuild the home at Picton Street so that the number of rooms is increased from 55 to 70 be noted.

4.  That the negotiations taking place to reopen a nursing home at D'Eynsford Road be noted.

5.  That the intention to undertake a procurement exercise in relation to securing a minimum number of beds and best value in relation to the re-modelled and/or newly constructed homes be noted.