Issue - meetings

To consider a joint report of the Cabinet Members for Adult Social Care & Health, Economy & Regeneration and Sustainable Stockport.

This report seeks endorsement for the overall approach as well as commitment to taking the scheme to a detailed design stage which will also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Cabinet is recommended to:-

(1) Endorse the principles of this key regeneration scheme for Town Centre West and the wider Borough and support the proposal to progress the scheme to RIBA Stage 4 design.

(2) Note that a Planning Application will be submitted and an application made for Listed Building Consent based on the outcomes of the detailed design work

(3) Approve revenue costs of £370,000 to undertake the next stage of design for the Academy of Living Well and associated Highway improvement designs.

(4) That it be noted that further approval will be sought for the Capital Funding to deliver the Academy of Living Well once Planning Permission has been secured and the build cost has been finalised.

Officer contact: Paul Richards on 0161-474-2940 or email: paul.richards@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Members for Adult Care & Health (Councillor Jude Wells), Economy & Regeneration (Councillor David Meller) and Sustainable Stockport (Councillor Sheila Bailey) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to transform the site of the former St Thomas’ Hospital, Stockport into a new intergenerational community with a view to reinvent the way the Council delivered intermediate care.  The report detailed the overall approach as well as a commitment to take the scheme to a detailed design stage which would also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to members of the Cabinet only).

RESOLVED – The Cabinet Meeting has:-

(1) Endorsed the principles of this key regeneration scheme for Town Centre West and the wider Borough and support the proposal to progress the scheme to RIBA Stage 4 design.

(2) Noted that a Planning Application will be submitted and an application made for Listed Building Consent based on the outcomes of the detailed design work

(3) Approved revenue costs of £370,000 to undertake the next stage of design for the Academy of Living Well and associated Highway improvement designs.

(4) Noted that further approval will be sought for the Capital Funding to deliver the Academy of Living Well once Planning Permission has been secured and the build cost has been finalised.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

This report seeks endorsement for the overall approach as well as commitment to taking the scheme to a detailed design stage which will also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Richards on 0161-474-2940 or email: paul.richards@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to transform the site of the former St Thomas’ Hospital, Stockport into a new intergenerational community with a view to reinventing the way the Council delivered intermediate care.  Led by the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and delivered through Viaduct Housing, the ambition for the scheme was to deliver the vision and values of the MDC, and in partnership with Homes England bring forward an exemplar scheme that delivered sixty seven new affordable homes alongside a new Intermediate Care facility.

The report detailed the overall approach as well as a commitment to take the scheme to a detailed design stage which would also include planning submission and the procurement of a main contractor.

The Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration (Councillor David Meller) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

(NOTE: This item included a not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to Members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

Members supported the excellent work undertaken on this project and were keen for the momentum to continue.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and Members updated as the scheme progressed.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

This report seeks endorsement for the overall approach as well as commitment to taking the scheme to a detailed design stage which will also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Richards on 0161-474-2940 or email: paul.richards@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to transform the site of the former St Thomas’ Hospital, Stockport into a new intergenerational community with a view to reinvent the way the Council delivered intermediate care.  The report detailed a number of work-streams across the Adult Social Care portfolio including the “all age living” approach, the Care Academy on the site and evolving workforce that would be needed to deliver the vision at the site.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health (Councillor Jude Wells) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members expressed their excitement with the development and the proposal for the intergenerational community and the “all age living approach”.

·         Clarification was sought regarding the reference to “re-imagining social care” and what it meant in practical terms and the available funding. In response, it was noted that a financial settlement was pending and together with the Covid-19 pandemic there has not been any updates to date.

·         It was also noted that the scheme was aspirational in terms of - the residential site and would have 67 new affordable homes including some historic buildings on the site and deliver a new care model.

·         Clarification was sought regarding the ‘Academy of Living Well’ and who would be involved. In response, it was noted that the site was not just for older people but for all ages on the site to support independent living.

·         Members enquired about the ‘community living’ and what would be involved and the importance of gauging the views of the persons who would be living on the site about what ‘community’ means to them. In response, it was noted that work was already underway to gather information through the ‘housing survey’ and other discussions with residents to build into the development of the site.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

This report seeks endorsement for the overall approach as well as commitment to taking the scheme to a detailed design stage which will also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Richards on 0161-474-2940 or email: paul.richards@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to transform the site of the former St Thomas’ Hospital, Stockport into a new intergenerational community with a view to reinvent the way the Council delivered intermediate care.  The report detailed the overall approach as well as a commitment to take the scheme to a detailed design stage which would also include planning submission and the procurement of a main contractor.

The Cabinet Member for Resources, Commissioning and Governance (Councillor Tom McGee) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to Members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The importance of consultation and engaging with local residents from the start through the pre-application consultation was highlighted.

·         Engagement had already started with the local planning authority and a number of meetings had been held with Officers regarding the scheme.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

This report seeks endorsement for the overall approach as well as commitment to taking the scheme to a detailed design stage which will also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

(NOTE: This item included a ‘not for publication’ appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Paul Richards on 0161-474-2940 or email: paul.richards@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to transform the site of the former St Thomas’ Hospital, Stockport into a new intergenerational community with a view to reinvent the way the Council delivered intermediate care.  The report detailed the overall approach as well as a commitment to take the scheme to a detailed design stage which would also include planning submission and procurement of a main contractor.

The Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport (Councillor Sheila Bailey) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members extended their thanks to officers for their work in bringing these proposals to this stage and commended them for approval.

·         It was commented that the Council needed to be as ambitious as possible in terms of the sustainability of the development and consideration needed to be given to the potential for ground heating and the provision of solar panels.

·         The preservation of a number of historic buildings on the site was welcomed.

·         The speed with which the proposals had been brought to fruition was applauded.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.