Purpose

To introduce and gain approval of the new
Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy (2025 to 2035)

Content

RESOLVED that the proposed
Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy at Appendix 1 be
approved.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory
Services
Reason

To meet statutory obligations under the Supported
Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, ensuring a published
strategy is in place.

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.

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

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