URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3274

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That the Cabinet:   1)    Noting the projected savings that the Council may achieve, gives approval to the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be owned by the Council and to the acquisition of the Care Home as set out in the report to be operated by the SPV and instructs officers to:   a.    Complete all necessary due diligence in respect of the acquisition to ensure that the Council complies with all legal, regulatory and commercial requirements for the purchase and operation of the care home and to:   b.    Complete a detailed Business Case for the establishment of the SPV to support the acquisition and operation of the Care Home (and such other future opportunities for business as are considered appropriate) in accordance with Article 2 of the Local Government (Best Value Authorities) (Power to Trade) (England) Order 2009.   2)    On completion of the above, agrees to delegate authority to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Health & Social Care and Corporate Services & Property and on the advice of the Corporate Director for Finance and the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care & Health to approve the Business Case if satisfied that the proposed acquisition will enable the Council to achieve best value in accordance with section 3 of the Local Government Act 1999, and to make all necessary decisions in relation to establishing and funding the Special Purchase Vehicle including shareholder designation and the acquisition and operation of the care home.   3)    Agree to the appointment of a care home operator on the Council’s behalf, and delegates authority for any decision to award an operating contract to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health & Social Care and on the advice of the Corporate Director for Finance and the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care & Health.   Reasons for decision   The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property introduced a report, of which the recommendations were agreed, to progress a project to increase the capacity of nursing beds in the Borough and made the necessary property and commercial decisions and delegations to proceed with the project to deliver it.   Alternative options considered and rejected   Alternative options for the site were considered by Cabinet, as set out in the confidential report.   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 20 December 2024. If not called-in, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action Jan Major, Adult Social Care & Health Directorate Adult Social Care & Health 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).    

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024