Tamworth Borough council’s Cabinet will this week decide whether to enter a partnership with Staffordshire County Council which will secure £260,000 of funding to provide a specialist unit at Thomas Hardy court. If agreed by Cabinet the unit will provide extra care services for older people within the local scheme. The investment will also see five extra flats created and extra care and support being provided to all residents.

“I am very excited about the opportunities this scheme could provide and I hope we gain the endorsement of the Cabinet” said Councillor Mary Oates, Portfolio Holder for Quality of Life. “This proposal is the result of over 12 months hard work from all partners involved from both Staffordshire County Council and the Landlord Services team at the Borough council. If the proposal is agreed further consultation will be carried out with local residents to ensure they all get the very best out of this service.”

Thomas Hardy Court is a sheltered scheme providing on site care and support for over 40 households. The scheme is already very successful with the local scheme manager facilitating a number of social activities including bingo, trips and luncheon clubs.