The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which provided details the draft revised Property Pool Plus allocations policy, and identified the following key areas of change:
· Which applicants would be deemed non–qualifying and therefore unable to join the Housing Register
· How the policy had been revised to give additional priority to Armed Forces personnel deemed to be in urgent housing need
· How the policy had been relaxed to ensure that working applicants are given maximum opportunity to be awarded a Band D priority
Decision Made:
That approval be given to the implementation of the revised Property Pool Plus housing allocations policy, subject to all of the participating Local Authorities approving the revised policy.
Reason for Decision:
The adoption of the revised Property Pool Plus allocations policy will ensure that social housing continues to be allocated in a fair and transparent way, in line with current legislation and guidance, and to those who are most in housing need.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
None.