The Councils of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool,
Sefton and Wirral jointly operate a housing allocations scheme
known as Property Pool Plus. This features a common allocations
policy, which was introduced in September 2012.
There are aspects of the policy which now need to change due to a
number of developments including:
- New powers and requirements under the Localism Act 2011.
- A new Government Code of Guidance on local authority housing
allocations.
- New Regulations regarding Armed Forces personnel.
-The Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2014
Financial: No;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 11 Sep 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Regeneration and Tourism
Lead director: Director of Built Environment
Department: Regeneration and Skills
Contact: Neil Davies Email: neil.davies@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4837.
Consultation process
A draft version of the policy could be viewed at www.propertypoolplus.org.uk together with a survey questionnaire so that stakeholders could submit their views on the proposed changes.
Consultees
Cabinet Member - Regeneration and Tourism. Clients on the housing register, community organisations, and partner organisations such as social landlords were also contacted to raise their awareness of the consultation.
Exempt Report?: No