Decision details

To consider the temporary closure of 331 Bispham Road pending a review of the Council’s Children’s residential provision.

The Deputy Leader agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To agree to the temporary closure of 331 Bispham Rd with effect from 6 August 2019 until 31 October 2019 while the outcome of the residential review which will inform future need/provision is awaited. 

2. To agree the interim temporary deployment of the staff group at 331 Bispham Road into other social care areas until 31 October 2019, pending the outcome of the above review.

3. As part of the review to consult with staff and Unions as to whether the present use of 331 Bispham Road is appropriate and if not alternative options as to the future use of the site, the results to form part of the future report to the Executive.