Issue - meetings

Further to Minute 288 (28 January 2003), received a report proposing an appeal system for permanent offers of accommodation.  The 2002 Homeless Act granted a further right of review for homeless applicants.  This now includes appeals against the suitability of offers of accommodation.

Agreed, in order to allow officers to make decisions with the appropriate delegated authority, to:

1.  The Rehousing Team Leaders for each Community Housing Partnership deciding appeals made against offers of accommodation for transfer and waiting list applicants;

2.  The authority to deal with appeals against permanent offers of accommodation to homeless applicants being delegated to the existing section 202 Review Panel; and

3.  The Principal Advice Manager chairing the section 202 Review Panel to decide upon the suitability of permanent offers made to homeless applicants.