The subject of the decision:

This report provided information on the proposed acquisition of the former Lambert Memorial Hospital, Sowerby.

Alternative options considered:

Whether or not to purchase the former Lambert Memorial Hospital, Sowerby.

The reason for the decision:

To enable the provision of a scheme which would benefit the social and economic well-being of Sowerby, Thirsk and surrounding areas.

THE DECISION:

Cabinet approved the following:-

(1)         To purchase the former Lambert Memorial Hospital, Sowerby, for £350,000, and to meet the costs associated with the purchase in accordance with the draft Heads of Terms appended to the report.

(2)     That Council engage with social, community and voluntary groups and social housing providers in the Sowerby and Thirsk area on schemes which would benefit the social and economic well-being of Sowerby, Thirsk and surrounding areas.

(3)     That a further report supported by an appropriate business case be brought back to Cabinet for a decision on the final scheme.

(4)     That the Council’s call-in procedures shall not apply because the decision is an urgent one and any delay likely to be caused by the call-in procedures would seriously prejudice the Council’s or the public’s interests.