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The Executive considered a report in respect
of a proposed revised Housing Under Occupation Policy.
 
In reply to a Member’s question, it was
confirmed that the policy would apply to specialist housing (such
as disabled properties), as well as general needs housing, and
appropriate adaptations could be made to certain properties to
allow tenants of specialist housing to downsize.
 
It was RESOLVED:
 
1.         
That the reviewed Housing Under Occupation Policy,
as attached at Appendix A to the report, be approved and
adopted.

 
2.         
That the results of the Downsizing pilot, as set out in the report,
be noted.
 
3.         
That it be noted that the budget for the Downsizing
Officer role has been factored into the 2023/24 budget, and that
beyond that, a growth bid will be submitted for the 2024/25 HRA
Business Plan to maintain this role.
 
Reason for Decision:  As contained in
report.
Other Options considered:  As
contained in report.