Budget for Siegen Manor

MBI Councillors campaigning to save Siegen Manor

Morley Borough Independent Councillors will formally raise an amendment to Leeds City Councils Budget, due to be debated on Wednesday, to save Siegen Manor Older Persons home in Morley from closure. The home, which has many elderly and disabled residents, is presently subject to a consultation process due to be concluded in June this year.

We are amending the proposed budget to prevent Siegen Manor from being closed. Our proposal would see a general increase in parking charges which will raise enough money to prevent the closure of Siegen Manor and two other homes across Leeds.

A decision will be taken on Wednesday on whether to raise £5 million for Adult Social Care with a 2% levy on Council Tax bills.

We have been campaigning with residents and their families for months to prevent Siegen Manor from closing. We have found a realistic and affordable alternative to closure which would keep the home open until better extra care accommodation is available in the Morley area. The additional money generated from the 2% levy can be used to improve Adult Social Care in Morley and across Leeds.

We have campaigned with the local MP Andrea Jenkyns and the families of residents to raise a petition opposing closure with over 1200 signatures.

Our budget amendment offers a realistic alternative to closure and I hope we will gain the support of Councillors across the Leeds City Council area to keep Siegen Manor open as closure will have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of all the residents there.