Falcon Day Centre - AM reviewed
Renfrewshire Council · 6 November 2024
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Page 1 of 3 ___________________________________________________________________ To: Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board On: 6 November 2024 ___________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Falcon Day Centre, Paisley – Surplus Declaration ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to declare the property known as Falcon Day Centre surplus and to move forward with either a community asset transfer or the marketing of the property for sale. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board declares the property is surplus to operational requirements to enable the sale or lease of the property by community asset transfer or commercial transaction. _________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The Falcon Day Centre, 1 Falcon Crescent, Paisley, PA3 1NS, was constructed as a day centre for the elderly in circa 1989. It was used as such until it was closed during the covid pandemic. 3.2 The centre did not re-open following closure at the time of the pandemic. As part of the HSCP’s recovery from Covid, a stabilised model for Older People’s Day Services has been implemented through which Johnstone, Renfrew, and Ralston Day Services are open serving the various geographical areas of Renfrewshire.
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Page 2 of 3 3.3 The proposal to close the building permanently was agreed by the HSCP Integrated Joint Board in March 2024, as part of the HSCPs Sustainable Futures proposals. 3.5 Although the building has been closed for some years, HSCP will formally leave the building in 2024, removing furniture etc from the premises. 3.4 Due to the nature of the space and changing work practices there is no Council demand for the space at the Falcon Day Centre. 3.5 There is a current interest in the building for community asset transfer and it is hoped there will be a formal application will emerge in due course. Any application will be determined at the Community Asset Transfer Sub- Committee should this scenario arise. 3.6 It is proposed that the ILE Board declare the Falcon Day Centre as surplus to allow progress to either a community asset transfer or a commercial sale. _________________________________________________________ 4. Next Steps 4.1 Officers will continue to support any interested group with a view to a formal application for community asset transfer being received by Renfrewshire Council for the building in due course. 4.2 If no application is forthcoming by end January 2025 the building will be placed on the market for commercial sale or lease. _______________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – savings on running costs and rates. Potential capital receipt. 2. HR & Organisational Development – none. 3. Community/Council Planning – not applicable. 4. Legal – Title and other property searches will be required as will sale or lease transaction in due course. 5. Property/Assets – As per this report. 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report because the property is currently vacant and the decision to close the service has already been taken.
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Page 3 of 3 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – Not applicable. 10. Risk – None. 11. Privacy Impact – Not applicable. 12. Climate Risk – Not applicable. 13. Children’s Rights – Not applicable. 14. Cosla Policy Position – Not applicable. _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers – None. ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Aileen Johnson; Principal Estates Surveyor aileen.johnson@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07483 420781
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