Issue - meetings

Purpose of Report

To consider the proposed fees and charges for De Wint Court Extra Care accommodation, which would be effective from 31 January 2022 to 31 March 2023.

Decision

(1)          That the fees and charges for De Wint Court extra care accommodation, as set out in section 4 and appendices 1 and 2 of the report, be approved for implementation for the week commencing on 31 January 2022 until 31 March 2023, with the aim of ensuring an ongoing full cost recovery position.

(2)          That the level of fees and charges for the De Wint Court extra care accommodation from 1 April 2023 be reviewed as part of the Council’s annual review of fees and charges.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None.

Reasons for the Decision

In May 2017, the Executive had approved the demolition and rebuild of De Wint Court, with a view to delivering a flagship extra care housing scheme to meet the growing needs of older people.  The redevelopment would be modern and fit for purpose, user friendly and compliant with current housing design standards, and would increase the provision from 37 to 70 units, thus representing an increase of 33 units.  The development enabled the investment of £3.22 million by Homes England and of £2.8 million by Lincolnshire County Council.

The report set out the fees and charges to be implemented from 31 January 2022 for intensive management support; utilities (electricity, water and heating); and the guest room.