Issue - meetings

A report from the Executive Director – People is attached.  (Key decision – reference number 5590)

(This item contains exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person – including the authority holding that information) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended).

Cllr Alev Cazimoglu (Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care) introduced the report of the Executive Director – People, seeking approval for the delivery of a Mental Health Hub at Park Avenue, Enfield. She noted that creation of the hub was a manifesto commitment, and that it would provide an integrated service and ensure an easy point of access. The 58-60 Silver Street building would also be freed up for disposal.

In response to Members’ queries in respect of the funding sources, it was confirmed that no borrowing was required and the hub would be mainly funded from the Better Care funds set aside for this project, with additional funds from Section 106 and Corporate Condition Programme contribution. Members welcomed the report and looked forward to the progress of this project.

DECISION:  The Cabinet agreed to:

I. Agree to create a Mental Health Hub at Park Avenue bringing together teams currently working across two sites and improve the offer to service users and residents.

II. Approve the overall budget of £3.387m to deliver a new Mental Health Hub, (funded by £3.25m Better Care Fund, £60k CCP contribution, £77k Section 106 Grant). The total budget consists of £2.86m Capital and £0.53m Revenue.

III. Approve the addition of £2.86m to the approved Capital programme.

IV. Note that £0.2m of this will be used for the relocation of the Resource Centre from Park Avenue to another appropriate site. This project will be managed via Accommodation Board.

V. Note that co-location of these services will also give the Council vacant possession of 58-60 Silver Street, enabling its disposal, letting, redevelopment or re-purposing.

VI. Delegate authority to the Director of Property to procure, award and enter into contract with the relevant suppliers to support delivery of the project.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.