Purpose

A new housing allocation policy is required to
bring the policy in line with legislative changes and to address
the current housing supply and demand challenges facing
the borough.
Government guidance states that all Housing authorities must have
an allocation scheme for determining priorities, and for defining
the procedures to be followed in allocating housing accommodation;
and they must allocate in accordance with that scheme.

Decision

RESOLVED that:
 

i.      
the proposed changes to the Housing Allocation Policy are
approved.
 

ii.    
the proposed consultation plan to enable applicants, stakeholders,
partner organisations, councillors, and the wider public to give
their views on the proposed policy changes prior to presenting the
findings and any subsequent amendments to the Executive for
approval.