Decision details

The purpose of the report is to set out the draft Tenancy Strategy, Tenancy Policy and the planned consultation activity to take place prior to the policy being adopted.

A decision is required regarding the commencement of consultation activity.

Approval has been given to publicly consult on the draft NYC Tenancy Strategy accompanying Tenancy Policy.

The Council is required to produce a Tenancy Strategy in order to meet the requirements of s150 of the Localism Act 2011.

Similarly, the Landlord Service is required to adopt a Tenancy Policy to set out how the Council will manage its homes and what type of tenancies it will grant to meet the requirements set out in the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.

It is a requirement of the Regulator of Social Housing Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard for a Registered provider, ‘to take tenant’s views into account in their decision making about how landlord services are delivered and communicate how tenant’s views have been considered'.

It is also good practice and in line with North Yorkshire Council's own consultation principles to consult on a policy which concerns a significant number of its residents (tenants).

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