Agenda item - Housing Allocations Policy Review: Consultation

19:05

20 Minutes

4    HOUSING BUDGET REPORT                                                                                37 – 38

4.1 Luke Harris delivered a verbal briefing on the agenda item as per the report in the papers.

4.2 Theresa Mackey raised points regarding those unable to contribute to the consultation due to digital illiteracy or access to a device. Luke Harris confirmed they would be circulated in all formats to enable accessibility and that they could be collected from Bartholomew House.

4.3 Coldean Residents raised points regarding miscommunication between other public services and the authority regarding the context of individual parties ‘applications for allocations. Luke Harris confirmed the current procedures regarding allocations and made note the policy was being reviewed.

4.4 Barney Miller raised points regarding allocation issues in Sylvan Hall and individual contexts not being taken into consideration with regard to allocations.

4.5 Donna James raised a question regarding the succession of allocated properties to family members also entitled. Luke Harris provided a verbal answer to this and noted that the policy was being reviewed.