Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 3, 2025

Purpose: To seek Executive approval for the draft Fareham Housing Decant Policy to go for six weeks public consultation.   The Policy details the legislation and process for when occupants are required to move accommodation in an emergency or to enable repairs, major works and development.  The policy applies to Council tenants, leaseholders, and in rare instances, private residents.   Approval is sought for a six-week public consultation to be undertaken, prior to the policy returning to the Executive for formal adoption.   An ‘easy read’ document accompanies the policy and will form part of the consultation.  This is to ensure the key points of the policy can be communicated effectively.   At its meeting of 9 January 2025, the Housing Scrutiny Panel considered the policy and requested clarification on the rent amount and the number of non-permanent decants in the past year.  This is detailed in paragraph 16.  

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive:   (a)  notes the clarifications requested from the Housing Scrutiny Panel meeting:   (b)  approves the draft Fareham Housing Decant Policy going forward for 6 weeks public consultation; and   (c)  agrees that any minor changes needed to the Policy prior to public consultation are delegated to the Director of Housing following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing.