Decision details

This report set out the business case for the construction of long term supported living accommodation for ten young adults at Lindon Farm, Alfold. The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Independence drew attention to the financial details as set out in the submitted Annex and requested Cabinet approval for the capital investment. 

RESOLVED:

1.            To fund investment, as detailed in the submitted report, to build long term supported living accommodation for ten adults with autism and high support needs at Lindon Farm.

2.            That authority be delegated to the Chief Property Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Business Services and Resident Experience for awarding the contract for developing the site and construction of the supported living accommodation.

3.            That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Adult Social Care and Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Independence to award the contract for the provision of care services to the residents once construction has been completed.

Reasons for Decisions:

The site offers an opportunity to build supported living accommodation for ten adults with autism and high support needs to:

·           Enable individuals to live in Surrey near their families and support network, rather than out of county.

·           Provide supported living accommodation with appropriate space and a range of activities for residents, whilst they are also supported to be part of their local community.

·          Deliver long term savings of £0.4m per annum in the provision of their care and  support.