Decision details

To receive an update report on the progress made in reconfiguring the borough’s activities offer for people with Learning Disabilities.

(a)  That the report be noted;

(b)  That it be agreed that officers continue the work to reconfigure the borough’s activities offer for people with learning disabilities; and

(c)  That the decision of the Director of Adult Social Care, taken under the delegated authority given by Cabinet on 18th July 2016, to close the Elliman centre on the 1st of January 2017 be noted.

(d)  That the references from the Health Scrutiny Panel meeting held on 23^rd November 2016 be endorsed:

  i.  That the Commissioner for Health & Social Care work with the Head of Adult Safeguarding and Learning Disabilities to explore further employment and apprenticeship opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

  ii.  That the Head of Adult Safeguarding and Learning Disabilities review the opportunities for residents to use Council facilities and open e.g. allotments.