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Agreed
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That:-
(1) the continuation of funding for the warden service (one Senior Warden and four Wardens) plus the Home Call alarm service to residents in the Council’s older persons’ accommodation from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for a period of up to 12 months in the first instance from 1 April 2015, be approved. The estimated cost of making up the shortfall following the withdrawal of Devon County Council funding would be £182,000 (£131,000 for the wardens plus £51,000 for Home Call;
(2) additional funding of up to £40,000 from the HRA to fund community development/engagement worker(s) to build capacity among residents of older persons’ accommodation and develop partnerships with the voluntary and community sector to reduce dependency on state provision be approved; and
(3) the different models of service delivery and funding arrangements to meet customer demand in the future be further investigated.
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Reason for Decision:
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Retaining the warden service and the emergency alarm system safeguards the welfare of older residents and allows officers to fully explore different viable options for the delivery and funding of housing support services to older tenants in the future.
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