Purpose

To approve allocations Policy Amendments and
Changes to the Partnership agreement for Gateway to
Homechoice

Content

It was
RESOLVED: -
 
1.1         
That Cabinet approved the revised Allocations
Policy (Appendix A).
 
1.2         
That Cabinet endorsed the list of changes
detailed in Appendix B.
 
1.3         
That Cabinet authorised officers to implement the
policy and update the Gateway website accordingly.
 
REASON FOR
DECISION
To
ensure the Council complied with recent legislative changes,
including:
 
·      
The Allocation of Housing (Qualification Criteria
for Victims of Domestic Abuse and Care Leavers) (England)
Regulations 2025
·      
The Allocation of Housing (Qualification Criteria
for Armed Forces) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
·      
To improve clarity on suspensions, local connection
criteria, and banding rules.
·      
To maintain fairness, transparency, and operational
consistency across the Gateway partnership

 
Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected:
Reject the proposed changes and retain the current
policy.
 
Approve the policy in principle subject to further consultation
with stakeholders
 
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None