Decision details

Support for home security checks, advice and security measures for vulnerable residents

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The report will outline the current services available to vulnerable residents of the Borough, specifically the Revival Handy persons scheme. Actions are being undertaken to promote the availability of this scheme and the report will seek Cabinet views on if further subsidy should be considered to fund the home security measures.

Decision:

(a)        That the Council proceed with the principle of the additional home security measures summarised in the report?

 

(b)        That officers report back with options to reduce the handyperson charging policy to make the home security material provision and / or labour charge free or 50% subsidised.

 

 

Report author: Joanne Halliday

Publication date: 18/07/2012

Date of decision: 18/07/2012

Decided at meeting: 18/07/2012 - Cabinet

Effective from: 02/08/2012

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