Issue - meetings

[Report of the Director of Adults and Health.  To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health]

Briefing Note for the award of a Main Contractor under CSO 16.02, (Delegated Authority by Leader/Lead Member), for the refurbishment of Canning Crescent (RIBA Stages 5-6) to relocate the existing Clarendon Road Recovery College and provision of temporary supported crisis and respite units.

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health introduced the report which provided an update on the progress of the scheme to bring together a range of mental health services in a single approach at the Canning Crescent Centre, in partnership with the NHS and local voluntary sector.  The proposal entailed the full refurbishment of the building to create a number of self-contained short stay rooms for crisis and respite, a recovery college, a café and an evening and weekends crisis centre.  The Cabinet Member advised that a Leader’s Signing was due to take place on 30 March 2021 for the award of the construction contract.

In response to a question from Councillor Cawley-Harrison, the Cabinet Member agreed to provide a written note summarising the options which were not pursued.

RESOLVED to note the progress of the scheme.

Reasons for decision

No decision required.

Alternative options considered

Not applicable.