An apology for absence was received from Penny Burnside.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Board had been amended by including Councillor Hytche in place of Councillor Kingscote.

The above decision was called-in by Councillors Faulkner (A), Davies, Doggett, Pentney and Darling on 19 October 2012.

The reasons for the call-in are:

Whilst there is significant merit in this proposal we wish to lodge the following concerns.

1.         There has been a lack of openness and transparency regarding this decision as it was made behind closed doors.

2.         There should be more evidence of how the project is being user and carer led and that these parties are satisfied with the proposals.

3.         An assurance that any elements of the building continuing for use of the residents is fit for purpose.

4.         Evidence as to how decanting impact on residents will be limited.

5.         The commissioning of this service has taken years.  What assurance can be given that matters will now proceed in a timely manner.

Supporting Documents

Record of Decision

Report considered by the Mayor

The Board considered the details of a call-in by five Members of the Council of the decision by the Mayor to, amongst other things, authorise the Executive Head of Commercial Services to permit the assignment of the current lease relating to Occombe House and Fairwinds Day Centre to the chosen service provider of Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust.

The Call-in Promoter (Councillor Faulkner (A)) set out the reasons for calling-in the decision and each of the Call-in Supporters also addressed the Board about their concerns regarding the decision.

The Mayor and Executive Lead for Adult Social Care and Older People responded to the points raised by both the Call-in Promoter and Supporters and the Members of the Board including:

·                     Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust (the Trust) had been working in partnership with the families and carers of the Occombe residents to identify a suitable alternative provider who will develop supported living arrangements for the residents on the Occombe site.  All meetings with potential future providers had had family and staff representation and this would continue throughout the process.

·                     It was expected that the contract would be let by the end of November 2012.

·                     It was anticipated that, if a preferred bidder can be identified by the end of 2012 and planning permission is granted for the development of the site by South Hams District Council, the supported living accommodation could be complete within 12-15 months.

Resolved:  that no further action be taken.