Decision details

The Executive considered a report in respect of a proposed revised Housing Under Occupation Policy.

In reply to a Member’s question, it was confirmed that the policy would apply to specialist housing (such as disabled properties), as well as general needs housing, and appropriate adaptations could be made to certain properties to allow tenants of specialist housing to downsize.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the reviewed Housing Under Occupation Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the report, be approved and adopted.

2.          That the results of the Downsizing pilot, as set out in the report, be noted.

3.          That it be noted that the budget for the Downsizing Officer role has been factored into the 2023/24 budget, and that beyond that, a growth bid will be submitted for the 2024/25 HRA Business Plan to maintain this role.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.