Councillor Douglas Johnson

Director of Public Health (DPH) Report - Foundations for a Healthy Future: Ending Poverty Together

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 19 February 2025 2.00 pm - February 19, 2025

The Director of Public Health has a statutory responsibility to write an annual independent report on the health of their population. The report is to raise awareness and understanding of local health issues, highlight areas of specific concern, and make recommendations for change. The 2025 report is focused on poverty in Sheffield.

Recommendations Approved

Older Persons Independent Living Strategy

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025

Develop a new five-year strategy which will be a junior strategy to the new ‘keystone’ Housing Strategy being developed and help to deliver the parent Strategy’s priorities for meeting the housing needs and aspirations of all of Sheffield’s older residents.   Once the new Housing Strategy has been approved by the Strategy and Resources Committee (expected in autumn 2024), seek approval to consult with the public and partners on the draft OPIL Housing Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Compensation Policy

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025

Approval of a Compensation Policy and associated suite of working procedures.

Recommendations Approved

Private Sector Assistance Policy

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025

Proposes amendments to the Private Sector Assistance Policy.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and HRA Budget 2025/26 

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 22 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved