Leeds city council secure funds for £1.6m extra care scheme

Leeds city council will go forward with plans to build another extra care scheme aftr being awarded a funding bid for 45 homes on the site of the former Westerton Day Centre in East Ardsley.

The Homes and Communities Agency has approved £1,575,000 for homes designed for older people.

The council is currently developing designs for the site and expects to be able to build approximately 50 to 60 apartments.

The first extra care scheme to be built and run by Leeds City Council, Wharfedale View, is currently being built in Yeadon.

Both schemes will have properties available to rent or buy in shared ownership.

The scheme is part of the authority’s council house growth programme which will see around 1,000 new homes built over the next three years.

Councillor Mulherin, executive member for health and wellbeing, said: “We’re delighted that the funding has been approved as we’re keen to continue to provide homes that are designed with our older generation in mind.

“This new facility and Wharfedale View in Yeadon will give people the choice on the level of support and care they need to let them live independently as long as possible.”

Councillor Richard Lewis, executive member for regeneration, transport and planning, added: “Both these extra care schemes will demonstrate that in providing a safe and supportive environment for older people, we can also offer the best in design which will help set the standard for other, similar developments.”

The funding was awarded following a bid to the Care and Support Specialised Housing Fund (CASSH).