Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 19, 2025

Purpose: Amendments to the Housing Allocations Policy

Content: 1.     That the implementation of the revised Housing Allocations Policy attached at Appendix 1 to the report, with effect from 1 April 2026 be approved.   2.     That authority to the Deputy Leader: City Housing, in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy to approve minor editorial changes and statutory and legislative changes to the Housing Allocations Policy when necessary.   3.     That it be noted, the Allocations Policy continues to delegate authority to the Deputy Leader: City Housing, in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy, to approve Local Lettings Plans which are time limited variations to the Allocations Policy to achieve specific objectives pertaining to a local area or addressing a specific issue.