Decision details

The Council is obliged by the Housing Act 1996 to review its Housing Allocations Policy from time to time, to take account of changing legislation, regulation guidance and case law.

The Cabinet will be presented with a report setting out proposed changes to the current Allocations Policy, together with the known impacts of those changes, and asked to agree arrangements for their implementation, including the consultation arrangements with the local community and partners who either provide nominations (such as Housing Associations) or who work with the Council to assist in meeting housing need.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the proposed changes to the Housing Allocations Policy for consultation with those affected, and relevant partners;

(ii)  Note that a further report setting out the results of the consultation and proposing a new Allocations Policy shall be brought back to Cabinet for final approval; and

(iii)  Delegate authority to the Director of Law and Governance, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing and the Director of Inclusive Growth, to approve any variations to Reside documents that are necessary to ensure that Reside adheres to the allocation policies as approved by the Council.