Review of the Social Housing Allocation Scheme

February 19, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... approved the amended Social Housing Allocation Scheme, which includes changes to priority bands, an increase in direct offers, and a revised approach to refusals, to improve fairness and transparency in allocating social housing.

Full council record
Purpose

To approve the Social Housing
Allocation Scheme.
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday 19 February 2026 6.30 pm on February 19, 2026

Supporting Documents

Cabinet Report Review Allocation Scheme 2025.pdf
Appendix 1 - Housing Allocation 05a.pdf
Appendix 2 - EqIA Allocation Scheme 2026 1.pdf
Appendix 3 - Allocation Scheme Consultaion Paper Jan 26.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Feb 2026