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Changes to Under Occupation Assistance Scheme

Approve revised Under Occupation Assistance Policy.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Executive Proposals: Change to plan or strategy;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2021

Decision due: 23 Sep 2021 by Executive Councillor for Housing and Homelessness

Lead member: Executive Councillor for Housing and Homelessness

Department: Housing Services

Contact: Anna Hill, Housing Services Manager (City Homes) Email: Anna.Hill@cambridge.gov.uk.

Additional Information: This is a key item and will automatically appear on the agenda.

Background Information: This report presents the revised Under Occupation Scheme Policy. The proposed changes reflect the Council’s intention to increase the number of tenants, suffering financial hardship, who benefit from the Under-Occupation Scheme and committee is being asked to approve a change in the way in which applications are assessed and the amounts awarded.

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