THE BATTLE to save Argyll and Bute’s sheltered housing accommodation is not lost, according to the housing association that provides it.
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has welcomed comments by Argyll and Bute Council supporting the continuation of sheltered housing and its wardens.
As of March 31 ACHA had its Supporting People grant of £274,000 withdrawn by the council putting 12 sheltered homes at risk of closure. It was that money that paid for wardens and other staff.
However, following a meeting in Rothesay on April 14, both parties decided to seek funding elsewhere.
An ACHA spokesman described the meeting as ‘positive’, adding that it demonstrated willingness for both sides to work together.
Mid Argyll councillor Donald MacMillan said: ‘We appreciate the situation ACHA is in over the sheltered housing and the council is in ongoing negotiations with ACHA to see if the long-term situation can be resolved.’
Oban South and the Isles Councillor Donald ‘Skye’ McIntosh said: ‘We’re singing from the same hymn sheet.’
