Issue - decisions

Received a report providing a summary of the issues surrounding alcohol treatment services in the Borough in light of the request to the Council for financial support to relocate the Alcohol Advisory Service.  The service is currently the only provider of alcohol treatment in the Borough and is required to move from its current premises by December.

Noted that there are significant developments in the national agenda for alcohol treatment that may have an influence on the future commissioning of alcohol services in the Borough, including the imminent release of a National Alcohol Strategy.

Agreed:

1. Not to make a capital investment for accommodation for the Alcohol Advisory Service until after a review of the Service and its role within a local Alcohol Strategy, yet to be published, is confirmed: and

2. That a further report be submitted to the Executive as soon as possible presenting an initial assessment of the implications of the National Alcohol Strategy and options for the location of the Alcohol Advisory Service beyond the December deadline for vacating the current premises.