Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)

Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) which sought Cabinet approval to make changes to the Council Housing Tenancy Agreement relating to secure and introductory tenants

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:

The Officer preferred option is Option 2 for the reasons set out above.  The need has been identified for the Council to review its tenancy agreement to ensure that the agreement remains fit for purpose and can be used as an effective management tool. The agreement has also been updated to ensure that it meets tenant expectations in terms of clarity and understanding.

Councillor Warriner proposed, seconded by Councillor Pattison:-

“That the recommendations, as set out in the report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

(1)             That the proposed changes to the Tenancy Agreement be approved.

(2)             That the Principal Housing Manager be authorised to consult with tenants regarding the proposed changes to the Tenancy Agreement, and to serve the necessary preliminary notice of variation.

(3)             That a further report be brought to Members following the completion of the consultation process.

Officer responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Officer (Health & Housing)

Reasons for making the decision:

The decision is consistent with the City Council’s Corporate Plan, supporting the Council’s objectives to deliver value for money, customer focussed services and support sustainable communities.