Grove House, a residential home with space for forty seven people in Adlington, has become a central point of concern after Lancashire County Council placed it on a list of ten elderly care facilities under formal review as part of efforts to reduce costs.
Sir Lindsay has made clear that he intends to oppose any move to close the home. He described the idea as entirely unacceptable and urged the council to invest in the service rather than consider actions that would force vulnerable residents to leave what he called their final place of security.
Earlier this month, he joined local residents at a public demonstration where he raised concerns about the potential impact on families and those currently living at the home. Speaking to regional media, he highlighted the deep connection between Grove House and the local community, questioning whether uprooting older residents aligned with the values the area holds.
The council’s wider review also includes four other residential care homes across the county. These are Favordale in Colne, Milbanke in Kirkham, Thornton House in Thornton Cleveleys and Woodlands in Clayton le Moors.
Five day centres have also been placed under consultation, including Byron View in Colne, the Derby Centre in Ormskirk, Teal Close in Thornton Cleveleys, the Milbanke Day Centre in Kirkham and Vale View in Lancaster.
A spokesperson for Lancashire County Council said the authority remains committed to improving outcomes for service users while ensuring that public funds are managed responsibly. Members of the public have been encouraged to share their views during the consultation period before decisions are finalised.
A final ruling on the future of all ten facilities is expected in February 2025.
