Decision details

Allocations Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing seeking approval of an updated housing allocations scheme.

Decision:

(i)  To approve the new Allocations Policy.

(ii)  To delegate approval to the Executive Director for Resident Services to make minor changes to the policy and approve the implementation timescales of the policy once a new computer system is purchased.

Reasons for the decision:

To update the Allocations Policy and replace the points-based scheme with a banding scheme.

Alternative options considered:

To not update the policy and maintain a points-based allocations scheme. This has been rejected because the banding scheme is considered easier to understand for residents, simpler to administer and prioritises those in need.

Report author: Maria Byrne

Publication date: 16/07/2024

Date of decision: 16/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 16/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 25/07/2024

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