Issue - meetings

To consider and adopt a report annually monitoring the implementation of the Supporting People Programme, undertaken by a working group of the Environment, Culture and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel.  The report was considered by the Panel on 22 June 2010.

Councillor Mrs Shillcock presented the report of the Supporting People Programme Annual Update which monitored the implementation of the programme, a government supported initiative requiring local authorities to provide housing related support, enabling people with specified and assessed needs to live independently in their own accommodation.

The report had been reviewed by the Environment, Culture and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel.

The Commission noted –

• the enormous progress made since 2005;
• the very positive feedback received from clients; and
• member induction and briefings would include information relating to the Supporting People programme to enhance members’ knowledge and involvement. 

The Commission adopted the report for sending formally to the Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing.