Issue - meetings
Consultation outcome and decision on the proposed closure of the Drovers Centre
Meeting: 17/10/2019 - Executive (Item 652)
652 Consultation outcome and decision on the proposed closure of the Drovers Centre PDF 218 KB
Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 Drovers Consultation Summary of quantitative responses, item 652 PDF 38 KB
- Appendix 2 Drovers Consultation Summary of qualitative responses, item 652 PDF 58 KB
- Appendix 3 Drovers Centre Activity Relocation Options, item 652 PDF 96 KB
- Appendix 4 Goodinge Centre Timetable, item 652 PDF 33 KB
- Appendix 5 RIA on the proposed closure of the Drovers Centre, item 652 PDF 148 KB
- Appendix 6 Drovers Consultation Demographic Information, item 652 PDF 38 KB
Decision:
AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS
Reason for decision – as specified in the report.
Other options considered - none.
Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.
Minutes:
Cllr Burgess introduced the report. The Executive noted that Age UK had confirmed that they would be ceasing to provide services from the centre and that the building is no longer fit for purpose and the cost of repairs and ongoing maintenance was prohibitive. The options set out in the report were discussed and a number of questions were asked by members of the public. Cllr Burgess reiterated the council’s commitment to work with service users to ensure that they are supported through any transition of services.
RESOLVED:
2.1 That the summary and detailed findings from the Consultation on
the proposed closure of the Drovers Centre be noted;
2.2 That the closure of the Drovers Centre with services ending at the end of January 2020 and planning to commence on the alternative uses of the site be agreed.
Reason for decision – The provision of services via the Drovers Centre is not sustainable and there are alternative ways of meeting the needs and interests of service users from the extensive range of community activities and meeting places that are available in the local area.
Other options considered – as specified in the report.
Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.