Decision details

RESOLVED that the proposed Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy at Appendix 1 be approved.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services

Reason

• To meet statutory obligations under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, ensuring a published strategy is in place.
• Sets out BCP Council’s commitment to developing supported and specialist housing in line with projected resident needs over the coming decade and ensure that both the Council’s Newbuild Housing & Acquisition Strategy and the Local Plan reflect this.
• To reduce pressures on health and social care services through the provision of good quality housing which improves health and wellbeing and promotes independence and choice
• To provide guidance to private developers and social housing providers in shaping development plans for the area.

·      To maximise opportunities for central government capital and revenue funding by putting in place a strategy that sets out the specialist housing