scrutiny coordinating committee agenda - Hartlepool Borough Council

Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee – 9 th March 2012 7.1
Appendix A
Other comments made that may require a response
Issue Raised
Members stated that in the absence of
‘shadow scrutiny arrangements’, in relation to
the Health and Wellbeing Board, that the
Health and Wellbeing Strategy should be
considered by Health Scrutiny as a minimum,
and desirably also by Scrutiny Coordinating
Committee.
In relation to Housing, Members highlighted
the need to identify ‘disabled friendly’
properties for families, and the need to offer
elderly tenants 2 bedroom properties as part of
rehousing policy.
Response
The Health and Wellbeing Strategy will be subject to consultation with all
stakeholders throughout its production. As part of this process proposals will be
considered by both the Health Scrutiny Forum and Scrutiny Coordinating
Committee.
• The need to identify ‘disabled friendly’ property for families already takes place
on an individual basis as and when they apply for accommodation. An
Occupational Therapist professional will be involved in the process and
suitable properties identified.
• Caution needs to be exercised in relation to re-housing tenants into 2 bedroom
properties as individual cases may fall foul of the bedroom tax the Government
are proposing. In addition it does not compliment the Choice Based Letting
scheme.
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