This report seeks approval for the disposal of Lambert Hospital.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval from Cabinet and Council for the disposal of the Lambert Community Hospital to Herriot Hospice Homecare for the purposes of establishing a permanent hospice facility in Hambleton.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the disposal of the Lambert Community Hospital to Herriot Hospice Homecare accorded with the Council’s intention of using this facility for community benefit.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the former Lambert Hospital is transferred to Herriot Hospice Homecare for nil consideration;

(2)     a contribution of £90,000 is given to Herriot Hospice Homecare from the One-Off Fund to assist in the provision of a community hub facility within the development; and

(3)     suitable covenants are placed in the transfer/contract documents to protect the Council’s position as set out in paragraph 7.3 of the report.