A DECISION is yet to be made on what will be done with the site of a former care home that was closed earlier this year.

Edwina Mountbatten House in Palmerston Street lost its battle to stay open in July due to rising financial pressures.

It was run by not-for-profit organisation The Countess Mountbatten of Burma Memorial Trust and overseen by a board of trustees.

Since its closure, questions have been raised as to what will happen to the vacant home.

However, it seems little progress has been made in finding a resolution.

A spokesperson said: "The trustees are working towards the future of Edwina Mountbatten House and will be able to share news as soon as possible."

When it was in operation the care home had 23 beds and was supported by 30 full and part-time staff.

Hampshire Chronicle: Countess Edwina Mountbatten, who the home was named afterCountess Edwina Mountbatten, who the home was named after (Image: Newsquest)

Both staff and families tried to launch a campaign to save the home which failed to get off the ground.

It was subsequently condemned to closure due to its "small number of beds, rising domestic costs and as a result of issues affecting the economy from around the world".

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The home was founded in memory of Lady Edwina Mountbatten, 1st Countess Mountbatten of Burma, and was established in 1970 by the Mountbatten family, local residents, Hampshire County Council, and other supporters.

It was last inspected by the health watchdog CQC in January 2021.

The report, published in April 2021, said that the home 'required improvement.'

At the time of inspection, the home care was looking after 16 people aged 65 in one building, arranged over two floors.