Decision details

8.1

The Cabinet received a joint report of the Chief Executive, the

Executive Director, Communities, Executive Director, Place, Executive

Director, Resources and Executive Director, Children, Young People

and Families outlining the ‘City for All Ages’ framework in Appendix A

to the joint report and which set out a vision for the future of the City

where individuals, society and organisations respect and meet the

needs of people throughout their lives.

8.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

confirms its commitment to making Sheffield an age-friendly City and endorses the strategic approach set out in ‘City for all Ages‘;

(b)

authorises a three-month consultation exercise to gain public endorsement for the approach and to develop further with partners the key priorities for action;

(c)

delegates responsibility for finalising the Sheffield’s City for all Ages action plan to the Executive Director, Communities (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Independent Living, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Leisure and the Chair of the City for all Ages Board).

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

To provide a framework that complements the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy by looking at improving some of the more tangible issues which undermine our aspiration to be an age-friendly City.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

No alternatives were put forward or considered to be appropriate in the circumstances.

8.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

8.5.1

None.

8.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

8.6.1

None.

8.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

8.7.1

Richard Webb, Executive Director, Communities.

8.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision

Called In

8.8.1

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care.