Decision details

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee of 20 May 2025 in respect of a new Policy setting out the approach to Local Lettings Plans for affordable housing in partnership with Registered Providers.

Due regard was given to the views of the Scrutiny Select Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the risk assessment and legal implications.  On the grounds of improving housing options for local people and supporting the prioritisation of households with a local connection to the area, Cllr Betts proposed, Cllr Boughton seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the Local Lettings Plan Policy and template (attached at Annexes A and B respectively), including amended ward groupings into sub-housing market areas (as set out 5.3 of the report) be approved; and

(2)             delegated authority be given to the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Economy, to make any minor amendments to the Local Lettings Plan Policy and/or template as experience in using them develops further.