Purpose

To seek approval of the Strategy, that was
considered by Housing OSC on 5 February 2026.

Decision

Decision
 
That Cabinet:
 

1.   
Approve the adoption of the Tenancy Strategy 2026-2031 subject
to the outcome of the consultation with tenants.

 

2.   
Delegate authority to the Director of Housing and Projects to
make minor alterations and amendments to the Policy post adoption
as required by changes to regulations and expectations by the
Regulator for Social Housing.
 
Reasons for the decision
 
The Tenancy Strategy provided an up-to-date,
legally compliant framework that supported the Council’s
housing objectives and promoted sustainable, balanced
communities.
 
Adopting the Strategy would ensure compliance
with the Localism Act 2011, which required all local housing
authorities in England to publish a Tenancy Strategy to set the
framework for which Registered Providers of social housing should
follow when developing their own tenancy related policies.
 
Other options considered and rejected
 
The option of not reviewing or updating the
Tenancy Strategy was considered. This option was discounted as it
would have risked non-compliance with statutory requirements and
would not reflect current legislation, policy guidance, or local
housing pressures.