Issue - meetings

Tri Ffordd & Growing Places Re-location project (Maes Gwern development)

Meeting: 20/07/2023 - Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Item 16)

Tri Ffordd & Growing Places Re-location project (Maes Gwern development)

Additional documents:

Decision:

That the Committee notes the progress made for the Maes Gwern development for the construction of the new development providing the Welsh Government grant is approved.

Minutes:

This item was considered to be exempt by virtue of Paragraph(s) 14 of

Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).  Exclusion of the press and public was moved by Councillor Dave Mackie and seconded by Councillor Gladys Healey.

 

The Senior Manager - Integrated Services and Lead Adults gave an overview of progress on the Maes Gwern development.  Reference was made to the current facilities at Tri Ffordd in Bretton (a day service that provided activities in a horticultural environment for adults who had learning disabilities) and Growing Places in Shotton (which provided a similar service for adults with mental health needs) being unable to expand for service development.  The Supporting People Contracts & Compliance Officer gave background to the financial implications.

 

Following the presentations, officers responded to questions that were raised by Members.

 

The recommendations within the report were moved by Councillor Glady Healey and seconded by Councillor Tina Claydon.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Committee notes the progress made for the Maes Gwern development for the construction of the new development providing the Welsh Government grant is approved.