Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 7, 2026

Purpose: To seek Executive approval for the draft Fareham Housing Tenancy Strategy to go forward for a period of public consultation.   The report details the contents of the draft Fareham Housing Tenancy Strategy.  The Strategy must set out the matters to which registered providers (such as Housing Associations) within Fareham must have regard when formulating their own policies.  It also outlines the Council’s own approach to tenancies as part of the Council’s role as a social housing provider.   Approval is sought for a six-week period of public consultation to be undertaken, prior to the policy returning to the Executive for formal adoption.   At its meeting of 6 November 2025, the Housing Advisory Panel considered the Tenancy Strategy. Minor amendments were suggested and are detailed further in this report.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive:   (a)  notes the feedback from the Housing Advisory Panel and approves the Draft Fareham Housing Tenancy Strategy to move forward for a period of public consultation; and   (b)  agrees that any minor changes to the Strategy prior to public consultation are delegated to the Director of Housing and Health following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing.