APPG Inquiry into Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing reconvenes for third Inquiry meeting

We're thrilled to announce the third meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry into the Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing, which took place at Millbank House in the House of Lords on Monday 22nd January 2024.

This inquiry aims to explore the best ways to regenerate the existing stock of outdated sheltered housing to meet the expectations of older people the 21st century. Chaired by the esteemed Lord Best, this session brought together a diverse group of sector leaders to consider and examine the topic of upgrading, modernising, and extending outdated sheltered housing.

The meeting welcomed representatives from Parliament as well as speakers from Wrexham County Borough Council, Leeds City Council and Greenhill Housing Association. They shared their experiences of and reflections about upgrading and modernising sheltered housing in Wrexham, Leeds and North West London.  

This session marks the third of four Inquiry sessions before the call for evidence concludes on Friday 23 February 2024. The inquiry is actively seeking evidence related to sheltered/retirement housing in both the social and private sectors, encompassing tenures including social rent, affordable rent, leasehold, sale, and shared ownership. Discover the specifics of the evidence sought by the inquiry and submit your contributions by emailing this document to the Inquiry Secretariat at research@housinglin.org.uk

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Lois Beech and Ian Copeman from the Housing LIN are providing the secretariat for the APPG on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry on the Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing, which is kindly sponsored by Abbeyfield.