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)

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.

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