Issue details

Review of Housing Allocations Policy October 2020

This report sets out the proposed changes and review of the social housing Allocations Policy to enable the city council to best meet housing need within a backdrop or reduced turnover of council stock and increases in homelessness.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 27 October 2020 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member with particular responsibility for Environmental Services

Lead director: Deputy Director for Communities and the Environment

Contact: Sharon Parkinson, Principal Housing Options Manager Email: saparkinson@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582621.

Consultation process

Full consultation completed.

Consultees

Registered Housing Providers, Homelessness Forum, Homeless Advisory Group - Applicants currently registered on the Housing Waiting List, Public Voluntary and Faith sector.

Are there any climate change implications?: none

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Review of Housing Allocations Policy October 2020  

Background papers