Issue details

The Introduction of Choice Based Lettings and Housing Options Service

The report sets out prop[osals for implementing both Choice Based Lettings and a Housing Options Service

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 16 March 2010 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor David Kerr dkerr@lancaster.gov.uk

Department: Deputy Chief Executive

Contact: Steven Milce, Head of Council Housing Services Steven Milce, Head of Council Housing Services. Tel: 01524 582502. email:  smilce@lancaster.gov.uk  smilce@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582502, Suzanne Lodge, Senior Chief Officer  SLodge@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582701.

Consultation process

The proposals will be discussed with the District Wide Tenants Forum, partner landlords and voluntary agencies.



Consultees

DWTF.
Registered Social Landlords.
Private Sector Landlords.
YMCA
Lancaster Charities.
Abbeyfield
Lancaster University (Accommodation Officer).

Date for representations to be received: 19 February 2010

Background papers and reason no public access: Fund For The Development Of Regional and Sub Regional Choice Based Lettings Schemes - Submission By Lancaster City Council. Fair and Flexible: Statutory Guidance on Social Housing Allocations for Local Authorities in England (Communities and Local Government, December 2009).