Decision details

Revised Tenancy Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Economic and Community Regeneration

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Tenancy Strategy was approved in 2012.  It advocates the careful use of flexible tenancies to help meet local housing need.  Housing need has been reviewed this year and minor modifications to strategic priorities are proposed.

Decision:

The Cabinet Member agrees that the proposed Tenancy Strategy 2017 – 2022 is adopted.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council is required to adopt and publish a Tenancy Strategy.  The implementation of the Strategy will enable registered providers to work in partnership with the Council to improve the supply of affordable housing and better meet the housing needs of lower income and vulnerable households.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 25/01/2018

Date of decision: 24/01/2018

Effective from: 02/02/2018

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