Purpose

The report seeks approval for the Policy on
Voids Management which sets out how Crawley Homes will manage empty
homes to make best use of available housing stock.

Content

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet:

a)               
approves the attached policy (appendix

A of report
CH/230) for adoption and subsequent
publication.

b)               
delegates authority to the Head of Crawley Homes, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make
amendments to this policy as further changes to legislation and
statutory guidance are introduced or following a subsequent
review.  (Generic Delegation 7 will
be used to enact this recommendation).

Reasons for the
Recommendations

To ensure that Crawley Borough Council is
compliant with all significant legislation relating to the letting
and management of residential accommodation.

To fulfil regulatory requirements, including
the provision of direct information to tenants and prospective
tenants, ensuring transparency and accountability.

To ensure that Crawley Homes staff and
representatives operate within and understand their
responsibilities under the law.