Issue - meetings

To receive an update on Extra Care Housing, to agree the establishment of a Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board, and the appointment of Members to it.

Consideration was given to an update on Extra Care Housing, to the establishment of a Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board with Cheshire West and Chester Council, and the appointment of Members to it.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report:

1.      That the current position in respect of Extra Care Housing be noted.

2.      That approval be given to the establishment of a Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board with the Terms of Reference set out in paragraph 23, Powers set out in Appendix 2 and Constitution set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

3.      That those functions relating to Extra Care Housing that are not reserved to the Council be delegated to thee Extra Care Housing Management Board using the powers under the Local Government Acts of 1972 and 2000 and other enabling powers.

4.      That the Portfolio Holders for Adult Services, Resources, and Procurement, Assets and Shared Services be appointed to the Extra Care Housing Board, noting that that Constitution allows for substitutes from Cabinet to attend.

5.      That delegated authority be given to the Borough Solicitor to make suitable and necessary amendments to the Terms of Reference and Constitution of the Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board as a result of any conflict between the decisions of the Cabinet and the Executive of Cheshire West and Chester Council.