8 BCa/21/3 GATEWAY TO HOMECHOICE ALLOCATIONS POLICY REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS PDF 239 KB
Cabinet Member for Housing
Additional documents:
Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
That the Allocations Policy amendments, as set out in Appendix A of this report, be approved by Cabinet.
Reason for Decision:
1.1 To ensure that the Allocations policy meets legal requirements.
1.2 To clarify wording in the policy so that key decisions are made fairly and consistently by all Gateway Local Authorities.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: The proposed changes are predominantly related to National Legislative or Policy changes, therefore, to ensure compliance with our Statutory Framework, these changes are recommended and there are no other options to consider at this time.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
8.1 The Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Osborne, introduced the report and provided Members with details of the proposed changes to the Gateway to Homechoice Allocations Policy.
8.2 Councillor Osborne proposed the recommendations in the report. This was seconded by Councillor Malvisi.
8.3 Councillor Holt asked whether the amendments to the policy would ensure that local residents would be provided with the housing needed.
8.4 In response Councillor Osborne assured Members that concerns regarding the allocations policy would be considered in the wider review taking place later in the year.
8.5 Following a question from Councillor Busby regarding the timescales for the wider review, Councillor Osborne confirmed that the review was currently starting to take place.
8.6 The Corporate Manager for Housing Solutions responded to a question from Councillor McCraw regarding circumstances when priority may be given to local connections. The Officer clarified that the allocations policy does not determine which properties are designated for a village connection, this would instead be determined by planning policy. The amendments to the allocations policy provides clarity on this issue.
8.7 Councillor Ward asked what reassurance could be provided in circumstances where a victim of domestic abuse has had to move away from the district and wishes to return. The Corporate Manager for Housing Solutions advised that a risk assessment would be carried out to ensure the safety of the resident, and appropriateness of returning to the area.
8.8 Councillor Arthey commented that a balance is required between need, requirement, and local connection. The Corporate Manager for Housing provided details of the policy for prioritisation of housing.
It was RESOLVED:-
That the Allocations Policy amendments, as set out in Appendix A of this report, be approved by Cabinet.
Reason for Decision:
1.1 To ensure that the Allocations policy meets legal requirements.
1.2 To clarify wording in the policy so that key decisions are made fairly and consistently by all Gateway Local Authorities.
9 MCa/21/3 GATEWAY TO HOMECHOICE ALLOCATIONS POLICY REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS PDF 239 KB
Cabinet Member for Housing
Additional documents:
Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
1.1 That the Allocations Policy amendments, as set out in Appendix A of the report be approved by Cabinet.
Reason for Decision:
1.1 To ensure that the Allocations policy meets legal requirements.
1.2 To clarify wording in the policy so that key decisions are made fairly and consistently by all Gateway Local Authorities.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: The proposed changes are predominantly related to National Legislative or Policy changes, therefore, to ensure compliance with our Statutory Framework, these changes are recommended and there are no other options to consider at this time.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
9.1 The Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Hadingham, introduced the report which set out the proposed changes to the Gateway to Homechoice Allocations Policy.
9.2 The recommendations in the report were proposed by Councillor Hadingham and seconded by Councillor Flatman.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:-
That the Allocations Policy amendments, as set out in Appendix A of the report be approved by Cabinet.
Reason for Decision:
1.1 To ensure that the Allocations policy meet legal requirements.
1.2 To clarify wording in the policy so that key decisions are made fairly and consistently by all Gateway Local Authorities.