Decision details

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Council’s position with regards the current Choice Based Lettings and Allocations Policy, be noted; and that the proposed Home Options Allocations Policy be approved in principle pending Cabinet consideration of a further report on the findings from the upcoming public consultation.

2.   That the Assistant Director – Housing be authorised to carry out a six week consultation process on the proposed Home Options Allocations Policy with current applicants and stakeholders.

3.   That the results and findings of the public consultation be presented in a report to Cabinet in October 2018, including making a final recommendation to formally adopt the proposed Home Options Allocations Policy including any alterations made and agreed following the public consultation.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To enable the Council, through the Housing Options Team, to be in the best possible position to allocate Council Housing stock to applicants most in need, and to provide a customer-focused and user-friendly service.