Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose: To advise of necessary changes to the Lettings Policy in light of changes made to legislation and statutory guidance by the Secretary of State. As these changes were implemented immediately, they were introduced to staff by a management instruction whilst the necessary changes to Lettings Policies were agreed amongst the Home-Link partner councils. The proposed amendments to the Policy are to ensure that the risk of legal challenge is minimised.

Content: The Cabinet has   (1)  approved the amendments to the Lettings Policy, as shown in Appendix 1 in the submitted report; and   (2)  delegated authority to the Corporate Director (Communities), in consultation with Executive Councillor for Resident Services and Corporate Performance, to make minor amendments and statutory changes to the Lettings Policy.

Reasons for the decision: The Lettings Policy must be amended in light of changes to legislation and statutory guidance. This report recommends the necessary changes to ensure that the Lettings Policy remains legal and minimises the risk of legal challenge.

Alternative options considered: As outlined within the report.