Purpose

To seek Executive approval for
the draft Fareham Housing Decant Policy to go for six weeks public
consultation.

 

The Policy details the
legislation and process for when occupants are required to move accommodation
in an emergency or to enable repairs, major works and development.  The policy applies to Council tenants,
leaseholders, and in rare instances, private residents.

 

Approval is sought for a six-week
public consultation to be undertaken, prior to the policy returning to the
Executive for formal adoption.

 

An ‘easy read’ document
accompanies the policy and will form part of the consultation.  This is to ensure the key points of the
policy can be communicated effectively.

 

At its meeting of 9 January 2025,
the Housing Scrutiny Panel considered the policy and requested clarification on
the rent amount and the number of non-permanent decants in the past year.  This is detailed in paragraph 16.  

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

 

(a)  notes
the clarifications requested from the Housing Scrutiny Panel meeting:

 

(b)  approves
the draft Fareham Housing Decant Policy going forward for 6 weeks public
consultation; and

 

(c)  agrees
that any minor changes needed to the Policy prior to public consultation are
delegated to the Director of Housing following consultation with the Executive
Member for Housing.