URL: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1774

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: 1.    Approved Option C as described in the Business Case as the proposed approach to delivering additional Affordable Extra Care Housing capacity in the city using an external partner. 2.    Approved Revenue Expenditure of up to £203,000 to deliver 60 Extra Care units using an external partner on the Edinburgh House site to support adults with care needs to maintain independence within their own home for as long as possible.        3.    Noted the potential cost avoidance associated with supporting residents with higher care needs in Extra Care Housing rather than residential care of £200,000 per annum for Edinburgh House. 4.    Agreed to write to elected members in Hampshire County Council, Havant, Gosport and Fareham Borough Councils to indicate a willingness to work together in sharing experience of developing Extra Care in Portsmouth. 

Date of Decision: March 16, 2026