Issue details

Allocations scheme for the provision of social housing – approval of the proposed North Yorkshire Council allocations policy for social housing following public consultation

To seek approval to adopt the revised Housing allocations policy for social housing.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023

Decision due: 23 Jan 2024 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development

Contact: Carl Doolan, Housing Services Manager Email: carl.doolan@northyorks.gov.uk Email: carl.doolan@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

•Primarily through an online survey with the option of a paper version for those who require this
•A more detailed programme of events will be carried out in the Harrogate locality in recognition of the fact the new council proposes to adopt the system of choice-based lettings for the allocation of social housing
•Meeting of the Executive 23 January 2024c

Consultees

•All tenants of North Yorkshire Council
•All applicants of the Harrogate locality housing register and who are not already tenants of North Yorkshire Council
•All applicants of the North Yorkshire Home Choice allocation scheme (the draft allocation policy will serve as both the policy for North Yorkshire Council and the North Yorkshire Home Choice partnership)
•Relevant Executive Member, officers and stakeholders

Agenda items

Documents

  • Allocations scheme for the provision of social housing – approval of the proposed North Yorkshire Council allocations policy for social housing following public consultation