RESOLVED that the proposed
Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy at Appendix 1 be
approved.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory
Services
Reason
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To meet statutory obligations under the Supported
Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, ensuring a published
strategy is in place.
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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.
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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
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To provide guidance to private developers and social
housing providers in shaping development plans for the
area.
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To maximise opportunities for central government
capital and revenue funding by putting in place a strategy that
sets out the specialist housing