Decision details

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the current position with regards to the Choice Based Lettings Allocations and Transfer Policy be noted.

2.   That the Local Lettings Plan, which enables people living in Bolsover District and North East Derbyshire District Council areas to apply to the housing register and bid on hard to let flats, be approved and implemented.

3.   That a full and comprehensive review of the Choice Based Lettings, Allocations and Transfer Policy be undertaken at the same time as a review of the Choice Based Lettings IT system and that a further report on this review be submitted to Members by no later than October 2018.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To comply with government legislation on the allocation of social

housing and to ensure that the council manages its housing stock

as effectively and efficiently as possible to maximise rental income

to the Housing Revenue Account.