Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee continues to support the development of these Extra Care housing schemes in Flintshire;

(b)       That the Committee supports and engages in the forthcoming publicity and consultation events which will promote the Holywell Extra Care development, commencing in early 2019; and

(c)        That the Committee welcomes the change of age range at Holywell Extra Care development.

            The Senior Manager Integrated Services introduced the report to provide an update on the development of the two new extra care schemes in Flintshire. 

The Senior Manager reported that the extra care scheme in Flint (Llys Raddington) was complete and at full capacity.  Feedback was positive from residents and families with regard to the move-in process and facilities available.   The Senior Manager referred to the Committee’s recent tour of the building and thanked Members for their positive comments and feedback.  She advised that the construction of the Holywell extra care scheme was underway and would offer 55 apartments as well as specific apartments for individuals living with dementia.  The scheme would be eligible to older adults (50+ years old) but allowing for some flexibility for younger individuals with similar care needs.  Supporting individuals in extra care was more cost efficient than residential care for Social Services which was responsible for ensuring care needs were met.  The Senior Manager reported that the expected completion date was Spring 2020 and the name of the scheme was out for consultation with Welsh groups, local members, and the Town Council.

During discussion Officers responded to the comments and questions raised on revenue costs, and the aspirations for future schemes to be built in Flintshire.

Councillor Paul Johnson asked how the Holywell Extra Care scheme was being promoted to local residents, particularly the elderly.  The Senior Manager advised that a post selling event had been held and further information sessions and promotional events were being planned at local venues in early 2019.  Councillor Gladys Healey spoke in support of the Llys Raddington scheme and asked if an information event could also be provided for residents in her Ward. 

Councillor Hilary McGuill asked if provision was being made to address the costs of future repair and refurbishment of the earlier schemes.  The Senior Manager explained that some maintenance costs were built into the charges for the apartments and confirmed there was also a fund for repair and maintenance to ensure the building was maintained in good order.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee continues to support the development of these Extra Care housing schemes in Flintshire;

(b)       That the Committee supports and engages in the forthcoming publicity and consultation events which will promote the Holywell Extra Care development, commencing in early 2019; and

(c)        That the Committee welcomes the change of age range at Holywell Extra Care development.