Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025

Purpose: The report seeks approval for the Policy on Voids Management which sets out how Crawley Homes will manage empty homes to make best use of available housing stock.

Content: RESOLVED That the Cabinet: a)                approves the attached policy (appendix A of report CH/230) for adoption and subsequent publication. b)                delegates authority to the Head of Crawley Homes, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make amendments to this policy as further changes to legislation and statutory guidance are introduced or following a subsequent review.  (Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this recommendation). Reasons for the Recommendations To ensure that Crawley Borough Council is compliant with all significant legislation relating to the letting and management of residential accommodation. To fulfil regulatory requirements, including the provision of direct information to tenants and prospective tenants, ensuring transparency and accountability. To ensure that Crawley Homes staff and representatives operate within and understand their responsibilities under the law.