Content

9.1

The Committee considered a report of the
Executive Director, Neighbourhood Services seeking approval for a
new 5-year Older People’s Housing Strategy. The report
summarised the key content of the Strategy, and the changes that
will result if adopted, along with the public and partner
consultation results that were part of its
development

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy
Committee approves the adoption of the new Older People’s
Housing Strategy.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The Older
People’s Housing Strategy reflects the priorities, challenges
and opportunities the public and other partners have told us about
in relation to meeting the housing needs and aspirations of
Sheffield’s older adults. The Strategy responds to the
impacts of a large and growing older population, the city’s
significant shortage of age-friendly housing that supports
independence, and the implications of failing to meet the
challenges and opportunities that these present. In doing so, it
will contribute to the Council Plan, help to deliver the Housing
Strategy 2024 – 2034; and support Sheffield’s
commitment to being an age-friendly city.

9.3.2

It is important that Sheffield has a long-term strategic plan
for how it will meet the housing needs of our older community, now
and in years to come. Our current Strategy is out of date and so a
new Older People’s Housing Strategy is
needed

9.4

Alternatives Considered and
Rejected

9.4.1

Alternative Option 1: Do not develop the
Strategy:
Developing an Older People’s Housing Strategy is not a
statutory requirement. However, this option was rejected as the
Older People’s Housing Strategy forms a key delivery document
for the overarching Housing Strategy. It is seen as critical to
guide planning, development and investment in older people’s
housing and housing support services over the next 5 years. It also
helps the delivery of strategic priorities within other key
strategies developed by Adult Social Care. The approach of not
having an Older People’s Housing Strategy is therefore not
recommended.