URL: https://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4536

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

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 Our current Strategy is out of date and so a new Older People’s Housing Strategy is needed     9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 Alternative Option 1: Do not develop the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.        

Date of Decision: June 19, 2025