Issue - meetings
NSDC Allocation Scheme Review and Draft Policy Approval for Consultation
Meeting: 23/07/2024 - Cabinet (Item 163)
163 NSDC Allocation Scheme Review and Draft Policy Approval for Consultation (Key Decision) 
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Decision:
AGREED that Cabinet:
a) note the scheme and its changes and approve progression for external consultation; and
b) delegate authority for final adoption of the Scheme to the Portfolio Holder for Housing in consultation with the Director - Housing, Health & Wellbeing if the outcome of consultation is that no or only minor amendments are required. If any significant or material amendments are proposed as a result of consultation responses the final proposed Scheme will be referred back to Cabinet for approval.
Minutes:
The Assistant Business Manager- Housing and Estate Management was in attendance to present a report on the review of the Council’s Housing Allocations Scheme. There is a requirement when making major changes to the allocation scheme to consult with registered providers for a period of 12 weeks.
The Cabinet discussed the proposals considering a number of issues including registration and licensing for private landlords, inclusion of requirements for members of the armed forces and the financial thresholds included within the draft Allocation Scheme.
AGREED (unanimously) That Cabinet:
a) note the scheme and its changes and approve progression for external consultation;
b) delegate authority for final adoption of the Scheme to the Portfolio Holder for Housing in consultation with the Director for Housing, Health and Wellbeing if the outcome of consultation is that no or only minor amendments are required. If any significant or material amendments are proposed as a result of consultation responses the final proposed Scheme will be referred back to Cabinet for approval.
Reasons for Decision:
This consultation is a legal requirement set out in the Housing Act 1996 and if there are no major changes following consultation seeking Director and Portfolio Holder sign off to expedite implementation. This also meets Objective 1: Improve Health and Wellbeing, and Objective 2: Increase the Supply, Choice, and Standard of Housing of the Community Plan.
Options considered:
None