Decision details

Report of the Head of Housing and Property Services regarding a revised policy.

Arising from a * report of the Head of Housing and Property Services, the Homes Policy Development Group had recommended that the revised Aids and Adaptions Policy be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Housing stated that the policy had been revised to take into account who was eligible for assistance from the Council for aids and adaptions.  A new section had been added to the policy referring to servicing, repairs and maintenance of equipment such as stair lifts and lifting equipment as well as a section on installing personal adaptations.  He also made it clear that the Council would not fund any alterations or adaptations that may be required to the property following the purchase of a mobility vehicle.

Consideration was given to:

·         Issues with regard to the housing of a mobility scooter which may allow the tenant to remain independent

·         The fact that not all of the Council housing stock could be adapted due to its age

·         That new properties were built to lifetime standards

RESOLVED that the recommendation be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr N V Davey)

Note: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.