Purpose

Seeking approval to proceed with
the final version of our revised Allocations policy, moving away
from a Choice Based Lettings model to a
‘direct-lettings’ model. This follows the full public
consultation held earlier in the spring of 2025.
 
The consultation
showed overwhelming support for all proposed changes to the policy
and will offer:
 
·       
A simpler allocation
model and process - that has the capacity to reduce re-let times
and rent loss.
·       
Greater clarity – with offers of social
housing are made to those applicants with the greatest housing
need.
·       
More scope to balance offer made - between
households in temporary accommodation with others waiting
list.
·       
Retains key aspect of choice – with applicants
still able to:
 
§ 
Express a preference over the areas where they would
prefer to live.
§ 
Decline at least one offer made without
sanction.
§ 
Retain ability to challenge reasonableness of any
offer made.

Content

(Non-key decision):
 

1)   
To note the outcome(s) of the full public
consultation held in 2025.
 

2)   
To approve the adoption and
implementation of the Revised Allocations Policy from 1 April
2026.