Decision details

To note performance in 2013-14 and agree affordable housing allocation targets for 2014-15.

(i)         that the analysis of housing supply and demand issues, including performance in 2013/14 and challenges for 2014/15 onwards be noted;

(ii)        that the target proportion of social lettings for 2014-15 for homeless, housing register and transfer applicants be agreed;

(iii)       that it be noted that consultation with Registered Providers, households on the Housing Register and the voluntary sector has commenced on a proposed revision to the Allocation Scheme that would enable the direct allocation of social housing to Overall Benefit Cap affected households who have been living in temporary accommodation for longer than the average waiting time to receive an allocation of social housing for their bedroom category, and following the consultation a further report for decision on this revision be submitted;

(iv)       that it be noted that consultation with Registered Providers, households on the Housing Register and the voluntary sector has commenced on other proposed revisions to the allocation scheme as outlined in the report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth and detailed in Appendix D. Following the consultation a further report would be presented to Cabinet for decision on proposed revisions.