Decision details

Amended Tenants Incentive Scheme Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

An update to TIS policy following review.

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.   That the revised Tenants Incentive Scheme be approved and implemented from 1 March, 2020.

 

2.   That the revised Tenants Incentive Scheme Policy, attached at Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved and implemented, superseding all previous arrangements.

 

3.   That the Communications and Marketing Plan, attached at Appendix B of the officer’s report, be approved.

 

4.   That the Tenants Incentive Scheme be reviewed every two years or as required, subject to significant legislative change.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

 

1.   To encourage mobility within our housing stock and ensure tenants occupy properties that meet their housing need and are affordable to them.

 

2.   To reduce rent arrears and maximise rental income.

 

3.   To prevent homelessness and increase tenancy sustainment.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Carl Griffiths, Housing Options Manager Email: carl.griffiths@chesterfield.gov.uk.

Report author: Carl Griffiths

Publication date: 04/02/2020

Date of decision: 04/02/2020

Decided at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Cabinet

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