Issue - meetings

Report FSD20098

On 18^th November 2020, the Leader received a report summarising the current position on capital expenditure and receipts following the 2^nd quarter of 2020/21, and agreed a revised Capital Programme for the four-year period 2020/21 to 2023/24. The Committee considered a report highlighting changes agreed by the Executive and Leader in respect of the Capital Programme for the Adult Care and Health Portfolio.

The Head of Finance for Adults, Health and Housing advised Members that the main item within the Adult Care and Health Portfolio Capital Programme was the learning disability element. The Head of Complex and Long-Term Commissioning noted that a programme of work relating to day services would be created. Over the coming months, the spend of capital would follow this programme, and would be aligned with the other work being undertaken around day services.

A Member noted that a care homes option appraisal had been included in the capital budget for the previous year, but a decision had been taken not to progress with the review. With regards to the increased costs of residential care, it was questioned what alternatives had been considered. The Director of Adult Social Care said that it was not anticipated that the borough would be short of provision over the next couple of years. Sadly, there were a large number of vacancies following COVID-19 deaths, and as such it was not recommended for the Local Authority to revisit this plan in the near future.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to note the changes agreed by the Leader on 18^th November 2020.