Suzi Wakeham

Older Persons Working group outcomes and recommendations

From: Special meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...approve the outcomes and recommendations of the report of the Councillor Working Group on Older Persons’ Accommodation, which includes standardising services across sheltered housing and Sheltered Plus schemes by replacing night reassurance and laundry services, and improving the Lifeline service.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Housing Strategy - permission to consult

From: Special meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)

From: Special meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...the updated Statement of Community Involvement for 2026 was adopted.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Tenant Engagement Strategy - Adoption

From: Special meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...the Tenant Engagement Strategy was adopted.

Recommendations approved

Changing the Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council of Canterbury adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers, effective from April 1, 2026, which increases the maximum support to 100% and simplifies the award process.

For Determination