WHO Age Friendly City
OPC Secretary Mike Bojczuk speaking for the OPC with the support of AgeUK Brighton&Hove, Pensioner Action, CVSF/FED, CSV/RSV led the deputation at the Council meeting 19th July 2012 to put their case.
As a result, the council have applied to join the WHO network of age friendly cities....
.....and on 5 April 2013 the WHO officially accepted Brighton & Hove into the network.
A steering group made up of council officers and voluntary groups is now planning the first phase - a base line study of where we are and suggestions for improvements.