To approve the Herefordshire Older People’s Housing Strategy and Pathway.

THAT:

(a)  Cabinet approves the Herefordshire Older People’s Housing Strategy and

           Pathway Action Plan (as attached at Appendix 1 of this report).

(b)  Instruct the Programme Director, Housing and Growth, following consultation

           with the Cabinet Member, to undertake final minimum amendments as

Approving the Herefordshire Older People’s Housing Strategy and Pathway Action Plan will provide clear guidance and endorsement on the housing and other related services that the Council proposes to develop in partnership with a range of partners to address the budgetary, housing and service challenges posed by our ageing population.

Not to approve the Herefordshire Older People’s Housing Strategy and Pathway Action Plan.

Advantages – There are no advantages in determining not to approve the Strategy Pathway Action Plan.

Disadvantages – The Older People’s Housing Strategy and Pathway Action Plan forms a critical part of the transformation of Adult Wellbeing Services. In responding to the growing older population and funding challenges faced by Herefordshire’s Health and Social Care partners it establishes the Council’s approach to enabling residents to live healthily and independently for longer.