04 April 2022
SOPA Publishes Its Manifesto for the Scottish Local Government Elections
The Scottish Older People's Assembly has published its manifesto for the 2022 Scottish Local Government Elections. SOPA asks that candidates prioritise the following requests to ensure that older people can live well and contribute fully to their communities:
• Support the appointment of an Older People’s Champion in every local authority
• Create Age-friendly Communities
• Deliver affordable digital inclusion for older people
• Encourage take up of pension credit
• Support to live independently at home
