Decision details
Housing Allocations Scheme Revisions
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Homes and Planning
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The way social housing is allocated is an important part of creating sustainable communities. The current scheme was approved in 2012 and we are now proposing minor amendments to align it with statutory changes and improve implementation.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees that the revised Allocation Scheme is formally adopted.
Reasons for the decision:
The modifications will ensure that housing allocations continue to create balanced communities where people choose to live, make the best use of the housing stock, prioritise those in greatest need and adopt new flexibilities in line with changes to housing regulations.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Publication date: 07/06/2016
Date of decision: 06/06/2016
Effective from: 15/06/2016
Accompanying Documents:
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