Decision details

To approve the Extra Care Housing Strategy and Business Case

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the strategic approach to increase the supply of extra care housing for older people in Harrow be approved;

(2)          the need for supported housing, particularly extra care housing for older people, be a priority for consideration in development opportunities in Harrow be approved;

(3)          authority be delegated to the interim Director of Adult Social Care and the Corporate Director Community, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adults and Public Health and the Portfolio Holder for Housing, to proceed with identifying and progressing suitable sites for extra care development;

(4)          authority be delegated to the interim Director of Adult Social Care and Corporate Director, Resources and Commercial, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adults and Public Health and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources, to procure the provision of extra care wellbeing services;

(5)          authority be delegated to the interim Director of Adult Social Care and Corporate Director, Resources and Commercial, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adults and Public Health and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources, to award the contracts for the provision of extra care wellbeing services. 

Reason for Decision:  To progress the development and implementation of the strategy to increase Extra Care housing provision in Harrow.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

Consultation: A market engagement event with social housing providers was held on 12 July 2018