URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3412

Decision Maker: CABINET

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That:   1)    The project to increase local care provision and create a new Care Facility Development in Uxbridge, as set out in this report, be supported; 2)    In order to progress this development opportunity, The Civic Centre Car Park, Cricket Field Road, Uxbridge, be declared surplus to requirements (the property as shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 1); 3)    The sale of the freehold interest of the Site to the proposed purchaser, on the terms and conditions as detailed in this report, be approved; 4)    It be noted the development will be subject to planning consent; rescinding of a Traffic Management Order and a change to private parking lease arrangements, as set out in the report; 5)    Subject to the above, the intention for The Hillingdon Care Company (THCC) to enter into the lease-back of the development once completed, be noted; 6)    The Corporate Director of Residents Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property and the Corporate Director of Finance (s151 Officer), be given delegated authority for all further necessary decisions required including those in respect of progressing the disposal, sale, leases and any future property arrangements in respect of the site on behalf of the Council; 7)    The Corporate Director of Adult Social Care & Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health & Social Care, be given delegated authority for all necessary future decisions required in respect of related care and local service provision on behalf of the Council; 8)    Consideration of shareholder matters in relation to The Hillingdon Care Company be delegated to the Shareholder Committee (a sub-committee of the Cabinet) established in 2018 and that Councillor Jane Palmer be appointed to the Committee.   Reasons for decision   The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property introduced a report and recommendations, which Cabinet agreed, to dispose of the Civic Centre Car Park site in Uxbridge to facilitate a major new development project to increase dementia nursing care provision in the Borough. This would increase the number of local care beds, reducing reliance on costly private provision in a way that is more sustainable and cost-effective over time.   It was further noted the project would align with NHS plans and the early discharge of patients from hospital, and that the intention of such care provision was for it to be provided by the Council’s new care company.   Alternative options considered and rejected   Cabinet could have decided to keep the status quo or use the site for alternative use, which would have impacted on the accessibility of, and cost, of nursing dementia beds well into the future.   Relevant Select Committee Health & Social Care Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) Cabinet’s decisions on this matter can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Friday 31 October 2025. If not called-in by then, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action Sandra Taylor & Jan Major / Andrew Low Directorate Adult Social Care & Health / Residents Services Classification Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).   Urgency provisions – The Chair agreed the report relating to this decision as an urgent item. This decision was taken under special urgency provisions in accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.    

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025