Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to agree to consult on the introduction of a property charge on those awarded with a Disabled Facilities Grant in line with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council consults on the proposed introduction of arrangements whereby some or all of a Disabled Facilities Grant may be recoverable via the placing of a local land charge where a person in receipt of a grant has a financial interest in the property, in line with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, in order to regularise the position and to support the growth of the scheme; and

(ii)  Note that a further report shall be presented to the Cabinet in February 2016 advising on the outcome of the public consultation and, if appropriate, presenting a draft policy for approval.