To seek approval to dispose of land at Steppingly Road, Flitwick.

That a change in delegated authority for the disposal of the old Flitwick leisure centre site from being solely for housing development to include the provision of a care home thereby meeting policy objectives for older people’s accommodation whilst also delivering a capital receipt, be approved.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Corporate Resources that set out a proposal to change the previous Executive decision to dispose of land at the old leisure centre on Steppingly Road, Flitwick for housing development, to include provision for a Care Home site in order to help meet wider Council objectives.

In response to questions, the Director of Community Services would ensure that the site was secured.  The Director of Social Care, Health and Housing explained that there was a need for a care home within this area.

Reason for decision:  By including a care home site in the development it would be possible to meet gaps in the needs of Central Bedfordshire’s older people’s accommodation and meet the Council’s aspirations for the area.

RESOLVED

that a change in delegated authority for the disposal of the old Flitwick leisure centre site from being solely for housing development to include the provision of a care home thereby meeting policy objectives for older people’s accommodation whilst also delivering a capital receipt, be approved.