Elderly to have their say on housing

They are invited to give their views on the draft Housing and Support Strategy for Older People and Carers in Hastings and Rother.

Steve Hare, Chief Executive of Age Concern East Sussex, said: "This consultation is a real opportunity for older people in the Hastings and Rother area to have a say.

"The draft housing strategy has taken on board what older people and carers want and are likely to need in the years to come.

"What's important now, is that the final strategy is relevant to people's aspirations - that it meets their needs.

"I would urge everyone to come along and have their voice heard."

The draft Housing and Support Strategy has been developed by East Sussex County Council, its partners and local older people and carers.

The information and consultation events, run by Age Concern for the County Council, will take place in a number of venues - the one in Bexhill is on Wednesday, November 7, from 10am to 12.30pm at St John's United Reform church, Victoria Hall in Victoria Road.

Anyone who would like to attend, or requires further information about the strategy should contact Age Concern Hastings (01424) 444010 or visit the office at 50 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1HL.

Age Concern Rother (01273) 476704 or visit their office at The Almonry, High Street, Battle, TN33 0EA. Both venues have wheelchair access. An interpreting service can be made available on the day if requested.

Feedback from these events will be used to assess the Council's draft Housing and Support Strategy, and to ensure it meets the needs and priorities of people in Hastings and Rother.