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REVIEW OF COUNCIL SHELTERED HOUSING
The Deputy Leader of the
Council agreed the recommendations as outlined above
namely:
- To
agree that the minimum automatic age of sheltered is raised from 55
to 65, to fall more in line with national policy and to more
accurately reflect the demand.
Exceptions should still be made for people under this age on a
needs basis, with particular sensitivity to those 55+ who may be
preparing for old age.
- To
agree the principle that the schemes identified as
“red” in section 6 of the report be de-commissioned and
turned into general needs stock, and that this should be done in a
phased way, over time with updates being given the Shareholder
Committee.
- To
agree the principle that investment is made in the remaining
identified “amber” schemes to bring them up to the
standards expected for the future, with costs built in over-time to
the annual Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme.
- To
agree to continue to work on the new scheme at Grange Park to make
it a flagship scheme, and also ensure that any further
new/replacement schemes are designed to a high standard suitable
for older people.