To consider the options for the future of Ampthill Day Centre for Older People and to authorise the commencement of consultation on the proposals contained within this report. 

1.      That the work under way to explore improvements in the variety, flexibility and sustainability of day services for older people in West Mid Beds in line with the new Day Offer adopted by the Council be noted.

2.      To authorise the commencement of formal consultation on proposals for the future of Ampthill Day Centre for Older People, as set out in paragraphs 17 to 27 of the report.

3.      That a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Executive advising of the outcome of the consultation and making recommendations about the future of the Centre.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Adult, Social Care and Housing Operations that set out the options for the future of Ampthill Day Centre for Older People and sought authorisation for the commencement of consultation on the proposals set out in the report.

Reason for decision:  To enable the Council to commence consultation on the proposals and report back to the Executive in December 2018 with recommendations about the future of Ampthill Day Centre.

RESOLVED

1.      that the work under way to explore improvements in the variety, flexibility and sustainability of day services for older people in West Mid Beds in line with the new Day Offer adopted by the Council be noted;

2.      to authorise the commencement of formal consultation on proposals for the future of Ampthill Day Centre for Older People, as set out in paragraphs 17 to 27 of the report; and

3.      that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Executive advising of the outcome of the consultation and making recommendations about the future of the Centre.

The decision was unanimous.