Decision details

Future of Brockhill EXE24-017.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To receive a report on the future of Brockhill.

Decision:

The recommendations on the future of Brockhill Extra Care Housing, drawn up in view of the significant capital expenditure required on fire safety remedial works, a full heating system replacement and limited investment over the years, were agreed as follows:

(i)      the closure of Brockhill Extra Care Housing be agreed;

(ii)     the residents of Brockhill be offered suitable alternative accommodation which best meets their needs and preferences and be paid Statutory Home Loss and Disturbance payments, where eligible; and 

(iii)     authority be delegated to the Strategic Director - Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, to make any further decisions required in respect of the closure.

Reason Key: It is likely to result in the Council incurring significant expenditure or savings.;

Wards Affected: Goldsworth Park;

Recommend to Council?: Yes;

Consultees

Cllr Nicholson, Portfolio Holder.

Contact: Louise Strongitharm, Director of Housing Email: louise.strongitharm@woking.gov.uk.

Report author: Louise Strongitharm

Publication date: 23/08/2024

Date of decision: 08/02/2024

Decided at meeting: 08/02/2024 - Council

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