Issue details

Allocations Policy - Review and potential changes

 

 

The Allocations Policy are the rules the Council sets to decide who gets priority for social housing in Torbay.  Social Housing includes properties and any Registered Provider (Housing Association) properties that the Council have nomination rights for.
By law, the Council has to have an Allocations Policy which must be a public document and kept under review.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2013

Decision due: 27 Feb 2014 by Council

Lead member: Deputy Mayor

Lead director: Director of Children's Services and Innovation

Contact: Julie Sharland Email: julie.sharland@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

A full 6 week public consultation will commence middle to end of October to inform final recommendations/ changes to the policy

Consultees

Public and partners

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: Allocation Policy should be reviewed on a regular basis. Members wish to consult on potential changes, specifically regarding how eligibility is assessed and priority awarded.

Key Risks: Certain changes may put the existing partnership arrangement at risk and as a result incur costs to the Council.

If you want to make representations contact:: Julie Sharland, Children's Services,. Tor Hill House, 2nd Floor South, c/o Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DS telephone 01803 208065, email julie.sharland@torbay.gov.uk

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