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RESOLVED:

1.      That this Council notes
that the Centre for Ageing Better[1] is
tackling inequalities in ageing, and that nationally over 100 local
authorities work in collaboration with the centre focusing on
improving the lives of older people through community projects,
support for older volunteers, and addressing issues such as social
isolation and digital exclusion.

2.      That this Council
recognises:

a)           
That the Centre for Ageing Better is working to make
all our workplaces, homes and communities inclusive of older
people, as well as building an Age-Friendly Movement so that
society sees ageing in a more positive and realistic
way.

b)           
That if this work is carried out effectively, more
of the residents of Milton Keynes can experience good health,
financial security and be treated fairly and with respect as we
grow older.

3.            
That this council therefore asks the executive to
officially register to become an Age-friendly Community[2] demonstrating the
Council’s commitment to all our citizens of whatever age and
acknowledging that the needs of older populations must be
recognised and understood.

4.            
That this Council notes Leeds City Council’s
Age Friendly Leeds Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030, which shows
how working together with local organisations, health services, and
older residents can make a real difference to people’s lives,
by improving housing, transport, health, and community involvement
for older people.

5.            
That this Council therefore:

a)      Asks the Executive to look
at the Leeds approach and other good examples when developing
Milton Keynes’ own age friendly plans.

b)      Encourages close working
with local community and voluntary groups, health partners, and
older residents to create a local action plan that fits Milton
Keynes.

c)      Supports the idea that
“age friendly” means welcoming and inclusive for
everyone, helping to build stronger links between different
generations and reduce loneliness across the city.

[1]The Centre for
Ageing Better is a UK-based charity that works to improve policy,
services, and society so people can age well. It achieves this
through research, campaigning, and projects, focusing on creating
age-friendly communities, homes, and employment. The organization,
which was established in 2015 and is funded by the National Lottery
Community Fund, runs initiatives like the Age-friendly Employer
Pledge and the Age without limits campaign to challenge ageism and
support older people.

[2]Over 100 local
authorities are registered as age friendly local
communities.