Decision details

(i)            THAT it be noted and due regard be given to the Council’s general equalities duties to persons with ‘protected characteristics’ by considering the conclusions of the equalities impact assessment attached in appendix 3, the results of the Greenwood consultation attached in Appendix 2 and the mitigation measures, opportunities to advance equalities and to foster good community relations as proposed in this report;

(ii)           THAT the recommended option (Option 3) and the business case for the proposed comprehensive development of Greenwood Place be approved which will, within the new building, include new, dedicated and purpose built facilities for:

·                people with dementia currently using the Raglan Centre;

·                people with mental health problems using the Highgate Centre

·                younger people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and autism;

·                people with learning disabilities currently using the New Shoots service who want to continue to use a building based service;

·                a new Centre for Independent Living that will be accessible for all Camden disabled people including people with low and moderate needs; and

·                eight affordable rental housing units for people with social care needs within the residential element of the scheme.

(iii)          THAT the proposed closure be agreed together with the relocation of services to the new building of:

·                Highgate Day Centre for people with mental health problems

·                Raglan Day Centre for people with dementia

·                New Shoots service;

(iv)         THAT authority be delegated to the Director of Housing and Adult Social Care, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Dare and Health to dispose of  96-98 Shoot Up Hill once the new Greenwood building is open; and

(v)          THAT the Director of Finance be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, the Head of Property Services and the Borough Solicitor, to take all steps necessary, including but not limited to agreeing the contract award strategy and awarding the contract for the construction of the development, to agree terms and implement acquisitions and disposals related to the delivery of this project.