Decision details

The Housing Service Manager – Customer Division submitted a report to inform Members of the proposals from Derbyshire County Council (DCC) in respect of the funding reductions in housing related support, and to agree a response from the Council as part of DCC’s consultation process.

If adopted by DCC, the proposals were likely to affect the Council’s Sheltered Housing Schemes and the Floating Support for Older People.

The consultation period was due to end on 18 November 2014.

The proposed response from the Council was supported by Enterprise and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee on 20 October 2014.

*RESOLVED –

That the proposals from Derbyshire County Council (DCC) are noted and that the response to DCC be approved, including the request to meet with leading Members from DCC to discuss the impacts for Chesterfield Borough Council.

REASON FOR DECISION

To ensure that Members are aware of the potential impacts of the proposals put forward by DCC and to agree a response from the Council as part of the consultation process.

Meetings

Assistant Executive Member for Housing