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Homeseeker Plus Policy Update

Meeting: 09/02/2022 - Cabinet (Item 91)

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To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy seeking the adoption of an updated Homeseeker Plus Policy governing the Council’s allocations to social housing for applicants registered on the Council’s housing register.

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)    the updated Homeseeker Plus Policy (Appendix 1 of the report) is adopted

 

(2)    approval is given to the Homeseeker Plus Management Board to confirm the date for implementation once all partners have gained approval through their individual governance structures.

Minutes:

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy that sought the adoption of an updated Homeseeker Plus Policy governing the Council’s allocations to social housing for applicants registered on the Council’s housing register.

 

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy advised Members that the proposed policy modifications were minor and reflected legislative changes.  She highlighted the increased flexibility to be given to care leavers reducing waiting times and drew Members’ attention to the public consultation (Appendix 4).  The Cabinet Member for Environment commented that the consultation had been widespread.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)    the updated Homeseeker Plus Policy (Appendix 1 of the report) is adopted

 

(2)    approval is given to the Homeseeker Plus Management Board to confirm the date for implementation once all partners have gained approval through their individual governance structures.