Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member
for Housing seeking approval of an updated housing allocations
scheme.
(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.
To update the Allocations Policy and replace the points-based scheme with a banding scheme.
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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