Agenda item
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)
- Meeting of Cabinet, Wednesday 6 September 2017 10.00 am (Item 74.)
- View the declarations of interest for item 74.
- View the background to item 74.
Minutes:
RECOMMENDED TO FULL COUNCIL ON 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2017:-
(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.
Supporting documents:
- Review of the Lettings Policy in response to changes in Universal Credit affecting the 18 to under 22 age group, item 74. PDF 82 KB
- Appendix 1, item 74. PDF 55 KB
- Appendix 2, item 74. PDF 140 KB
- Appendix 2 - Summary of changes, item 74. PDF 84 KB
- Appendix 3, item 74. PDF 132 KB