Decision details

To approve the local letting scheme.

1.  That the local lettings scheme area for the re lets of 13 homes located at Four Squares be approved.

2.  That a maximum of 50% of the properties at Four Squares allocated to existing tenants within the local area be approved.

3.  That it be noted that the further criteria applied to residents of the local lettings scheme

  i.  The local area is defined as tenants on the immediate area where the development is located:

-  New Place Estate

-  Four Squares Estate

  ii.  Rent arrears of less than four weeks or £50 if claiming housing benefit at point of application and point of offer.

  iii.  Households can only move upon successful completion of pre-tenancy inspection and interview as per section 5.26 of the councils published allocation scheme.

  iv.  Only households assessed in a housing need (bands 1-3) will be allocated a property through the local lettings scheme. Households will be prioritised in existing priority bands and priority stars in accordance with our published allocations scheme.

4.  That it be noted that any voids remaining following the local lettings scheme will be used as temporary accommodation for accepted homeless households where the council have concluded are owed a full duty to provide permanent accommodation.