A former sheltered housing scheme in Hull is to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for people with learning disabilities.
Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including dedicated respite apartments, helping people live more independently with the right support.
(Charles Brady Court. Picture: Google Earth)
Portfolio holder for Adult Services at Hull City Council, Councillor Linda Chambers, said: “Redeveloping Charles Brady Court will allow us to provide more opportunities to people with learning disabilities to live independently.
“It will also allow for families and carers to be better supported, as they will benefit from a modern, purpose-designed environment.
“We set out our ambition in our Community Plan for a healthier and fairer Hull, and this scheme can help us to ensure that all communities in our city have equal opportunities to achieve their full health potential.”
Portfolio holder for Regeneration and Housing, Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, said: “These plans allow us to bring back into use an empty property, which has long been vacant, and sadly has attracted anti-social behaviour.
“Once the project is completed, it would also allow us to take existing Council-owned supported housing that this scheme would replace and refurbish those properties into homes fit for families.
“It really is a ‘win-win’, where we’re able to increase the amount of high-quality housing in our city.”
Following the decision by Hull City Council’s Cabinet to progress with the proposals, engagement has been undertaken with current residents of supported housing and their families so that they can shape designs for the scheme.
To find out more information about local care and support for adults in Hull, visit https://www.livewellhull.org.uk/
