Issue details

Localism Act 2011: Consultation

 

 

Report of the Cabinet Member for Housing seeking to set the strategic direction of the Local Housing Authority in relation to the housing provisions of the Localism Act 2011 in order that consultation with stakeholders is undertaken.

 

The Localism Act 2011 introduced a range of duties and powers on the Authority  in relation to the provision and letting of social housing including:

  • to have a Tenancy  Strategy in place by January 2013, to set out high level objectives for Southampton which registered providers will have regard to in letting social housing;
  • as a  stock holding local Authority  SCC will need to develop a landlord tenancy policy in relation to the new range of tenure types
  • to ensure the above is developed with consideration of the local allocations policy and homelessness strategy and in consultation with registered providers

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 12 Mar 2012 by Cabinet

Lead director: Nick Cross

Department: Housing Portfolio

Contact: Liz Slater Email: liz.slater@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 0238083.

Consultation process

Briefings and Emails

Consultees

Key Officers within the Council and relevant Cabinet Members.

Public Comments may be sent to: Liz Slater, Housing Needs Manager, Tel: 023 8083 2582 Email liz.slater@southampton.gov.uk

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Localism Act 2011  
  • Local Decisions a Fairer future for Social Housing DCLG November 2011  
  • 2011-15 Affordable Homes Programme Framework Homes and Communities Agency 2011