Decision details

Review of the Lettings Policy in response to changes in Universal Credit affecting the 18 to under 22 age group (Cab.6.9.2017/18)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Moved by Councillor Miller – Seconded by Councillor Gardiner; and

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)        that the proposed amendments to the Council’s Lettings Policy and Code of Guidance, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report now submitted, be agreed;

 

(ii)       that the Council works with Berneslai Homes and other agencies to provide advice and to support those applicants adversely affected by the legislative changes; and

 

(iii)      that a review of how the housing needs of those individuals affected by the amendments to the Lettings Policy be undertaken as part of the Housing Allocations and Community Safety Service Review; the proposals/actions to be presented to Cabinet over the coming months.

 

Publication date: 30/11/2017

Date of decision: 28/09/2017

Decided at meeting: 28/09/2017 - Full Council

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