Currently the Home Support Service provides a very valuable service for vulnerable people living in Council property. In line with the Supporting People contract the Council is expected to provide this service to vulnerable people regardless of tenure so that thise in private rented or owner occupiers can access this service.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 1 Feb 2011 by Executive
Reason: For Members to agree to the Home Support Service being extended into the private sector, in line with the Supporting People contract Redditch Borough Council have with Worcestershire County Council
Lead member: Councillor Brandon Clayton, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services brandon.clayton@redditchbc.gov.uk
Lead director: J Staniland, Exec Director - Planning & Regeneration, Regulatory and Housing Services
Department: Planning & Regeneration, Regulatory, Housing Services Directorate
Contact: Liz Tompkin, Head of Housing Email: l.tompkin@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Tel: 01527 64252 ext 3304.
Consultation process
Pilot ran with older, vulnerable people.
Consultees
Pilot with older, vulnerable owner occupiers and the service has been well received.
Consultation Period or Dates: 2009 - 2010
Decisions to be made in partnership with: Not applicable