Purpose

To update the Executive on the
outcome of the Fareham Housing Right-Sizing Policy consultation and seek
approval for adoption.

 

The Fareham Housing Right-Sizing
policy has been drafted to encourage Fareham Borough Council tenants to move in
instances where they are under-occupying larger properties or disabled adapted
homes they no longer require.  It sets
out the process and support for anyone wishing to move to smaller accommodation
or housing without adaptations.  The
scheme is voluntary for households and there is no requirement for anyone to
move if they do not wish to do so.

 

At its meeting of 7 July 2025,
the Executive approved the policy for 6 weeks public consultation.  This report summarises the outcome of the
consultation and requests the adoption of the policy.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

 

(a)  notes
the outcome of the consultation;

 

(b)  agrees
that the Fareham Housing Right-Sizing Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the
report, be adopted; and

 

(c)  agrees
to delegate authority to make minor amendments needed, such as in response to
future updates to Government guidance or corrections, to the Director of
Housing and Health, following consultation with the Executive Member for
Housing.