Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the banding model and eligibility criteria to be used in the operation of the new Sub Regional Choice Based Lettings Scheme.  The principle of implementing the Choice Based Lettings Scheme in place of the current allocations policy in respect of social housing had previously been approved.  It was

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the proposed Sub Regional Choice Based Lettings Banding Model and Eligibility Criteria as set out in Appendix A to the report be approved as the basis of the allocations policy for the operation of the new Sub Regional Choice Based Lettings Scheme;

(b)       that delegated Authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Environment Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Housing to agree the final alignment of bandings within the new scheme with the levels of housing need identified by the existing points scheme; and

(c)        that the remainder of the report be noted.