Purpose

To consider the results of the public consultation and approve the final proposed Scheme.

Decision

RESOLVED

KEY DECISION

 That the Executive:

i)          Following a completed consultation, considered and approved the implementation of the proposed Keyways Housing Allocation Scheme (Appendix A).

ii)        Considered the options relating to the priority given to care experienced young people set out in section 4.8 and approve the recommended option, option 2: Care leavers who are accommodated by Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and who are corporate children of either North Northamptonshire Council or West Northamptonshire Council are prioritised equally in Band A. All other care leavers from outside Northamptonshire, with no local connection to North Northamptonshire, are awarded Band D.

iii)      Noted that any changes to baseline data and annual demand as a result of the recommended option 2, to prioritise all Northamptonshire care leavers with a housing need in Band A, will be monitored and analysed by the Housing service on an annual basis to inform any future amendments to the Housing Allocation Scheme.

Reason for Recommendations: To ensure that North Northamptonshire Council continues to deliver a lawful Scheme in accordance with Part 6 Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and remains fit for purpose taking into consideration emerging local needs.

Alternative Options Considered: The option to not make any changes to the Scheme was also considered. This was not considered a defensible option as this would have not been consistent with the need for the Scheme to be regularly reviewed against best practice and to incorporate changes in law/new regulations, housing demand, and pressures.