Issue - decisions

Housing Allocations Policy – feedback on the results of consultation on changes to the Housing Allocations Policy.

21/04/2015 - Housing Allocations Policy – Feedback On The Consultation Regarding The Proposed Changes (H710)

*RESOLVED –

 

(1)

That the following changes to the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy be approved:

 

 

a)

The introduction of a Residency Requirement.

 

 

b)

Discharge of Statutory Duty in the Priority Band and offers to others in the priority band.

 

 

c)

Re-introduction of ‘Children in Flats’ points in the Transfer Band.

 

 

d)

Removal of Lodging Points.

 

 

e)

Delegated responsibility to Executive Member for Housing.

 

 

f)

Ending of the Sub-Regional scheme.

 

 

g)

Introduction of a pre-allocation Risk Assessment.

 

(2)

That the revised Policy attached at Appendix 1 to the report be approved.