Issue - meetings

The Strategic Housing and Business Support Manager presented a report on the subject of the Promoting Independent Living (PIL) Service.

A report had been presented on the subject of this service for the consideration of the Executive Committee in July 2024.  Following consideration of that report, a decision had been taken to extend the contract with the existing service provider for a further 12 months.

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding was distributed through the work of the PIL service.  This funding could be allocated to providing adaptations to properties designed to enable people with physical disabilities and mobility difficulties to live in their homes independently. 

Members commented on the importance of DFG funding to enabling some of the most vulnerable residents to continue to live independently.

RESOLVED that

1)          The report be noted;

2)          Officers to work towards ensuring the continuation of the Promoting Independent Living Service.

(During consideration of this item, Members discussed matters that necessitated the disclosure of exempt information. It was therefore agreed to move to exclude the press and public prior to any debate on the grounds that information would be revealed which related to the financial and business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) and relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matters arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.)