1.      To recognise and respond to the opportunities to improve care home provision for older people in Ivel Valley by authorising the commencement of formal consultation on proposals for the future of The Birches Older Persons Home (OPH), as set out in paragraphs 38 to 48 of the report.

2.      To request that a report is submitted to a future meeting of the Executive advising on the outcome of the consultation and making recommendations about the future of the home.