Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 24, 2025

Purpose: This report and Policy bring together the decision making and processes for agreeing decants where residents of HRA properties are unable to remain in situ when works are required.

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet agreed the Housing Decant Policy (Temporary and Permanent) at Appendix 1 to this report.   (2)        That the Cabinet agreed that the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Housing reviews the Policy after two years, and that the Portfolio Holder considers whether as part of the review it would be appropriate for the Policy to be further considered by the Communities Scrutiny Committee prior to any changes.   (3)        That the Cabinet delegated authority to the Director for Housing and Property to agree minor changes to the Decant Policy (Temporary and Permanent) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Housing.