Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods providing an update on the progress made with respect to the reviewing of the Council’s lettings policy, the improvements in the management of lettings and tenancies, the development of a framework for lettings to all new affordable housing schemes and the timescales for full consultation and implementation of a revised lettings policy.

Further to Minute No. 50, 22^nd July 2009, the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods submitted a report providing an update on the progress made with respect to the reviewing of the Council’s lettings policy, the improvements in the management of lettings and tenancies, the development of a framework for lettings to all new affordable housing schemes and the timescales for full consultation and implementation of a revised lettings policy.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods together with the Council’s Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) develop the proposals, as detailed within the submitted report, into recommendations for change to be incorporated into a revised lettings policy and guidance.

(b)  That an equality impact assessment be undertaken on the potential impact of the proposed lettings policy changes.

(c)  That the proposals, as detailed within the submitted report and including references made during the meeting to the prioritisation criteria for households with dependent children, be consulted upon with a view to a revised lettings policy being prepared and submitted to the October 2010 meeting of Executive Board.