Issue - meetings

Cabinet agreed to:

i.  Note the findings of a test of resident opinion, conducted by Social Engine in the attached report;

ii.  The transfer of YHN into the council in principle, and authorise the Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the portfolio holder, to implement the transfer of YHN into the council; with an intended date of transfer of July 2024 subject to Cabinet approval in June 2024;

iii.  Authorise the additional spending required to achieve long-term improvements and savings.

iv.  Note that for operational reasons it may be necessary to transfer in distinct groups of YHN colleagues to NCC ahead of July 2024; and to authorise the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the portfolio member to make the arrangements necessary to make such a transfer;

v.  Note the decision of the board of Leazes Homes that Leazes Homes will not be transferred to the council;

vi.  Authorise the Chief Finance Officer to work with the board of YHN to agree a transfer of Abri shares to the Council so that it becomes a commercial subsidiary wholly owned by the council.

vii.  Authorise the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the Assistant Director Legal Services to complete any documentation required to give effect to the decisions contained in this report.