Housing Assignment and Succession Policy
July 14, 2026 Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services approved the Housing Assignment and Succession Policy on 14/07/2026. The policy sets out the council's approach to administering tenancy successions, assignments, and granting discretionary tenancies for secure and introductory tenants. The decision included endorsing the new policy and ensuring it complies with relevant housing legislation.
Full council record
Purpose
To endorse the new policy which sets out the Council’s approach to the administration of tenancy successions, assignments and the granting of discretionary tenancies for secure and introductory tenants.
Decision
To approve adoption of the Succession and Assignment Policy attached at Appendix A of the accompanying report.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Andrew Phillips |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |