Decision details
HEREFORDSHIRE FIVE YEAR SUPPORTING PEOPLE STRATEGY
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To consider and agree the Supporting People Strategy 2005-2010 for Herefordshire, for submission to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) on 31st March, 2005. A letter from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister announcing the Supporting People programme and the draft Supporting People Strategy 2005-2010 for Herefordshire are being circulated separately to Cabinet Members. Copies are available in the Members' Room, on the Council's Website and on request.
Decision:
THAT (a) the financial implications of the proposed Supporting People Distribution Formula as it affects Herefordshire’s Supporting People Programme and Supporting People Strategy 2005-2010 be noted;
(b) the approach to managing the implications of the distribution formula set out in the Supporting People Strategy 2005 – 2010 be endorsed;
and
(c)the Supporting People Strategy 2005 – 2010 for Herefordshire be approved and the Cabinet Member (Social Care and Strategic Housing) be authorised to make any necessary amendments.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council is the Administering Authority for the Supporting People Programme in Herefordshire and is required to submit a Five Year Supporting People Strategy to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister no later than 31st March, 2005.
Alternative options considered:
Despite the extreme challenges in developing a strategy for Herefordshire within the context of current uncertainties, the ODPM expect the delivery of Supporting People Strategies no later than 31st March, 2005.
Details of any associated risk / finance / legal / equality considerations: it is significant in terms of its effect on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards
Details of any declarations of interest: 3 March 2005
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Supporting People Strategy Group incorporating Provider Forum and key stakeholder representatives
Contact: Mr Richard Gabb Head of Strategic Housing, Garrick House, Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EU.
Publication date: 31/03/2005
Date of decision: 24/03/2005
Decided at meeting: 24/03/2005 - Cabinet
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