Issue - meetings

Division/Wards Affected: Caldicot

Purpose: To provide details and seek approval for the repurposing of a council-owned property in Caldicot for the purpose of developing a supported accommodation provision for care experienced children, using existing borrowing headroom.  Approval is sought based on a Business Case that is attached as Appendix 1.

Author: Jane Rodgers, Chief Officer, Social Care, Safeguarding & Health

janerodgers@monmouthshire.gov.uk

To approve the Business Case for the repurposing of the council owned property in Caldicot to allow for the development of supported accommodation provision for care experienced young people.

To note that a Housing with Care Fund (HCF) application has been made to fund the works up to a value of £300,000.

To allow for a maximum draw down of £300,000 [from the £3m borrowing headroom agreed at Full Council meeting 18th April 2024] to enable the service to proceed with the project, subject to an anticipated successful HCF application.

To enter into a contract with a suitable external provider to provide the housing-based support for young people residing at the property