Decision details

Care City is a regional initiative that will facilitate greater collaboration and

integration between the NHS, social care sector, academic institutions and

small and medium enterprises operating in North East London. As well as

bring integration to health and social care, the Care City project will

stimulate regeneration, attract investment, and create jobs in the borough.

The Board will be presented with an update on the plans for Care City following the last presentation of the initial Care City proposals to the Board in March 2014.

The Board noted:

(i)  The outline business plan had been presented to NELFT Board on 22 July 2014, and funding had been approved.  This would  allow for NELFT and LBBD to work together for a further two years and provide the necessary capital and future revenue funding for Care City.

(ii)  The continuing development of a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LBBD and NELFT which sets out the terms and conditions of this joint venture.

(iii)  Subject to agreement across both partners of the proposed governance and legal structure.

(iv)  Subject to agreement across both partners that there will be an Interim Steering Board reporting to both LBBD and NELFT.

(v)  It was anticipated that a decision will be made on 4 August by the Council’s Cabinet, which would result in a permanent site for Care City.

(vi)  That the Adult College could be also be a useful partner in this project.