Issue - meetings

This report asks Cabinet to consider the Supported Housing Strategy, housing defined as being designed to meet specific needs where there is some level of on-site support. Members are asked to comment on the priority areas and adopt the draft strategy.

Resolved:           That Cabinet:

i)             Approve option one and adopt the Supported Housing Strategy as set out at Appendix 1 of the report.

ii)            Agree the delivery of the strategy being monitored through the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Reason:            The supported housing strategy enables the Council to take a strategic and planned approach to the provision of supported housing for vulnerable residents. 

Members considered a report which presented a Strategy for Supported Housing, defined as housing designed to meet specific needs in which there was some level of on-site support provided as part of the accommodation offer.  

A range of supported housing was available in the city for vulnerable members of the community, developed in response to demand and available resources. However a more co-ordinated approach was required to prioritise need and ensure appropriate and sustainable supported housing solutions. The strategy considered the housing needs of seven specific customer groups:

·        Older People

·        Mental ill-health

·        Learning disabilities

·        Young people

·        Offenders and ex-Offenders

·        Substance misuse

·        Homelessness

Informal consultation had taken place with service providers and stakeholders on the seven key areas set out within the strategy. These areas were identified by all stakeholders as key areas with Mental Health highlighted as the key area.

The Cabinet Member highlighted the high proportion of residents with learning disabilities who now had their own tenancies, mainly due to the work of Council Officers and partners.

Consideration was given to the following options:

Option 1 – To adopt the strategy as set out at Appendix 1 of the report

Option 2 – To ask Officers to revise the document.

Resolved:           That Cabinet:

i)             Approve option one and adopt the Supported Housing Strategy as set out at Appendix 1 of the report.

ii)            Agree the delivery of the strategy being monitored through the Health and Wellbeing Board. ^1.

Reason:            The supported housing strategy enables the Council to take a strategic and planned approach to the provision of supported housing for vulnerable residents.