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1.  That the council becomes one of four local authorities to pilot a service developed in conjunction with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to offer older home owners financial advice and access to an exclusive equity release product.

2.  That the pilot period commences from October/November 2009 for an 18 month period.

That the Kent Credit Union be formally supported and given a total financial contribution from the council of £10,000 over 2 years.