Issue - meetings

(a)       That the work involved in the Sheltered Housing Review Stage 2 process be noted;

(b)       That regular update reports be submitted to the Committee for consideration and comments, when appropriate; and

(c)        That the proposed Terms of Reference for the Stage 2 review, as detailed within the report, be supported.

The Housing & Assets Senior Manager introduced the Sheltered Housing Review update following the first stage review which had been considered by Cabinet in February, 2019. 

He commented that the range of requirements & compliance continued to increase with a third of housing stock being classed as sheltered housing and the need to ensure a 30 year life span going forward.  They were currently reviewing all sheltered stock for Holywell, Buckley & Flint, and hoped to have the review complete by March 2021.  The review was expected to reveal what stock was working well and to identify those which required work to be undertaken.  All housing stock needed to be fit for purpose and vibrant and viable and work was currently being undertaken to identify possible grant funding. 

Councillor Helen Brown questioned the need for a review given the review carried out only a few years earlier.  The Chief Officer (Housing & Assets) acknowledged Councillor Brown’s comments and advised that the current review would outline which opportunities were available to get the best solution for tenants and once all information had been gathered, further reports would be provided to the Committee for consideration. 

The Chief Officer also noted the suggestion from Councillor Brown that the Tenants Federation and Cabinet Member should be involved in the consultation process adding that the work undertaken to date was in its early stages of development, he noted the value of engaging with the tenants federation and confirmed that this would be undertaken.

The recommendations outlined within the report were moved by Councillor Ron Davies and seconded by Councillor Ted Palmer.

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That the work involved in the Sheltered Housing Review Stage 2 process be noted;

(b)       That regular update reports be submitted to the Committee for consideration and comments, when appropriate; and

(c)        That the proposed Terms of Reference for the Stage 2 review, as detailed within the report, be supported.