Decision details

The Housing Service Manager, Customer Division presented a report on a review of the arrangements to support young vulnerable tenants.

The report outlined the review of the current support provided, service demands and emerging issues in tenancy support such as the high incidence of tenancy breakdown, welfare reform and possible budget cuts by Derbyshire County Council.

The Housing Service Manager, Customer Division advised of the proposals for improving tenancy support for young people, such as tenancy training, literature for schools, and a mediation service.

It was also reported that additional funding was being sought in partnership with North East Derbyshire and Bolsover District Councils to provide specialist housing advice for young people in receipt of benefits.

 * RESOLVED –

(1)             That the current position, the emerging issues and the plans in respect of the support to be provided for vulnerable young tenants be noted.

(2)             That a task and finish group be set up including officers and Members, plus key partners to explore the emerging issues for young people and to develop an action plan to address them. 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

To ensure that Members are aware of the current and emerging issues facing current and prospective vulnerable young tenants and the support that is in place or planned to assist tenants to manage and maintain their tenancies.

To facilitate the development of an Action Plan with key partners to support young people.