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Lettings Policy Review

Meeting: 24/09/2015 - Housing Scrutiny Committee (Item 91)

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Report to follow.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

This Item Was Chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

 

Matter for Decision

The purpose of this report is to explain, and seek approval for proposed revisions to the Council’s Lettings Policy. The policy was last reviewed by Community Services Scrutiny Committee in January 2013 following guidance issued by the Department of Communities and Local Government.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Approved the draft Lettings Policy set out at Appendix 3 of the Officer’s report.

    ii.        Agreed to grant delegated authority to the Head of Strategic Housing, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing, Chair and Opposition Spokesperson, to approve further changes to the policy, if required, in the light of the High Court judgement outlined in 3.7 of the Officer’s report.

   iii.        Approved these changes as effective from 1st April 2016.

 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Housing Advice Service Manager.

 

The Executive Councillor thanked officers for their hard work in producing a report which took account of the developing Ealing judgement.

 

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.