Issue - meetings
Homeseeker Plus Policy Update
Meeting: 09/02/2022 - Cabinet (Item 91)
91 Homeseeker Plus Policy 2022 PDF 112 KB
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:
- Appendix 1 Homeseeker Plus Policy 2022, item 91 PDF 692 KB
- Appendix 2 Current Homeseeker Plus Policy, item 91 PDF 405 KB
- Appendix 3 Summary of Proposed changes to the Homeseeker Plus Policy, item 91 PDF 114 KB
- Appendix 4 Public Consultation Summary of Responses, item 91 PDF 105 KB
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.