Decision details

1.    Approved the revised New Build Local Lettings Plan expanding the additional priority afforded to transferring social housing tenants for new build homes to include tenants of Registered Providers as well as Council tenants.

2.    Approved the change of terminology from Emergency Band to Highest Priority Need to take account of the addition of an Emergency+ Band that will be introduced into Allocations Policy Summer 2021.

3.    Approved the increase from 10 percent to 20 percent of homes on a new build development being allocated to those in the highest priority need to assist with alleviating homelessness and the pressures on temporary accommodation.