Purpose

The Allocation Policy proposes a number of
amendments from the last time it was reviewed in 2021. This is
considering government announcements, new guidance in relation to
armed forces, victims of domestic violence and eligible relevant
and former care leavers and also working to maximise the use of any
available empty properties, against a growing demand and reducing
supply.

The report seeks Cabinet approval for the new proposed
Council’s Housing Allocation Policy (Appendix 1)

Content

The Committee has
considered a report detailing proposed amendments to the Housing
Allocation Policy following its last review held in 2021, taking
into account government announcements, new guidance in relation to
armed forces, victims of domestic violence and eligible relevant
and former care leavers and also working to maximise the use of any
available empty properties, against a growing demand and reducing
supply, and has:-
 
(1) Noted the proposed
changes to the Council’s Housing Allocation Policy
 
(2) Given approval to
the proposed new Council’s Housing Allocation Policy as
detailed at Appendix 1 to the report.

Alternative options considered

None.