Decision

Decision
RESOLVED
 
Cabinet to receive the report
and to formally confirm
 

Political commitment
and support for the development of Age Friendly Communities in
North Norfolk.
Alignment with UK
network of Age Friendly Communities (Centre for better
ageing).
Alignment with the
WHO Global for Age Friendly Cities and Communities, which should be
evidenced by written confirmation of the political support from the
leader of the Council.

 
Reason for the decision
 
Political support and
endorsement is required to enable alignment with and access to
networks which will provide guidance, resources and peer support to
progress the achievement of Age Friendly Communities in North
Norfolk.
With the current older
demographic of the district and predicted increase of older
residents in North Norfolk aligning with Age Friendly Communities
will assist in developing a culture of supporting older residents
and visitors to live and enjoy healthy and active later
lives.
 
In turn, this will support
other services and systems within the district, including those
provided by NNDC and health services, by reducing admissions to
hospital and use of resources which are better provided elsewhere,
increasing community and individual resilience, helping maintain
independence and improving wellbeing.