Older People's Champion

Whatever the issue under discussion, we want to make sure that the needs, wishes and preferences of older people are fully taken into account.
 
To achieve this and ensure that older people are at the heart of our council’s activity, we have a dedicated older peoples champion, Councillor Terence Aldridge.

As the Older People's Champion, Councillor Aldridge:

  • Assists the Leader and the relevant Lead Member by advising on service issues which support and encourage active, independent and healthy lives for older people and to raise the profile of older people and their needs in the development of policy across all areas of the Council.
  • Acts as a Spokesperson to promote the positive aspects of the Council's work with Older People.
  • Encourages Older People to play a fuller role in shaping the policies of the Council and in designing its service.
  • Works to promote positive images of Older People as citizens, and to combat stereotyping and age discrimination.
  • Forges and maintaining links locally with Older People's Networks

Contact

If you would like to invite the Older People’s Champion to an event, please contact the member services department.