Issue - meetings

1. That the amendments to the Allocations Policy in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act be approved, including the ability to discharge homeless duty into the private rented sector.

2. That the amendment to the data protection statement within the Allocations Policy be approved in readiness for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations.

In the absence of Councillor Peter Bilson, Councillor Andrew Johnson presented the report on the Allocations Policy and the Homelessness Reduction Act for approval. The report set out the proposed changes to the Housing Allocations Policy in order to support the

Council to deliver a preventative homeless service in line with the new duties set out in the Homelessness Reduction Act.

Resolved:

1. That the amendments to the Allocations Policy in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act be approved, including the ability to discharge homeless duty into the private rented sector.

2. That the amendment to the data protection statement within the Allocations Policy be approved in readiness for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations.