The following motion was raised at the March Full Council meeting on 31.03.25.
Motion: Councillor William Durkan
That the council extends the eligible works under the Housing Aid for Older People Grant to include the provision of external security lighting.
Report: The Housing Aid for Older People Grant Scheme is available to assist older
people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements
carried out to their homes, it provides financial assistance to households to carry out essential repairs.
On receipt of this motion, the Housing Department contacted the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to enquire if security lighting can be funded, they advised that security lighting is not eligible for funding.
Issued by: A/Director of Services, Housing and Regeneration
Notes: Further discussions highlighted the potential to pursue alternative funding streams at the MD level for localised targeted schemes.
