Decision details

Cabinet considered a report on the Spelthorne Housing Allocation Policy.

The report explained that the existing Search Moves partnership legal agreement expired in July 2017. A new policy is proposed which provides a more flexible approach to the partnership, allowing partners the ability to be more reactive to local pressures.

Alternative options considered and rejected by the Cabinet:

·         Retain the status quo

·         Defer the proposed changes

Resolved:

1.    To approve the updated Spelthorne Housing Allocation Policy;

2.    That the Portfolio Holder in conjunction with the joint Group Heads for Community Wellbeing be given authority to approve amendments to the policy due to the forthcoming changes in legislation/case law and the changing needs of the community; and

3.    To approve the Equality Analysis for the Policy.

Reasons for Decision:

1.    The Search Moves partnership term has ended giving the opportunity to appraise the existing arrangement. A more flexible approach to the partnership has been agreed to allow partners the ability to be more reactive to local pressures.

2.    To take account of the responses to the consultation exercise, the Equality Analysis and the proposed amendments to the Allocation Policy.