Issue details

Proposal to develop a 'Stockport Circle'

To obtain Executive approval to develop a ‘Stockport Circle’ should an application for match funding to the Social Impact Fund be successful. The Circle concept is an innovative model of community based support and facilitated community networking, in this case for people over the age of 50, to support overall wellbeing, quality of life and independence.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Abandoned

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: January 2012 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Councillor (Adults & Health)

Lead director: Corporate Director for People

Department: People and Neighbourhoods

Contact: Sarah Newsam, Services to People Email: sarah.newsam@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 07891 949 204.

Consultation process

Initial consultation carried out with the portfolio holder, Corporate Leadership Team, Modernisation Reference Group (service users, carers and providers) and the Carer’s Partnership Board. Further consultation with Adults and Communities Scrutiny Committee and other stakeholders to be carried out if funding bid is successful.

Forward Plan Reference: AD17

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: An Equalities Impact Assessment has been undertaken

Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Adults & Communities