Decision details

Cabinet was presented with a report setting out a revised Tenancy Policy and which included a list of associated Housing Management and Property Services policies and strategies that the Council intended to update and deliver this financial year, in line with the 2023 Social Housing Regulation Act.

Members were advised that the Tenant Handbook was being refreshed and would be available in different formats to ensure ease of accessibility for Tenants.

It was RESOLVED:

1.            That the duty placed on the Council via the Tenancy Standard to produce and publish clear and accessible policies related to key housing management functions and the on-going work to bring the Council’s housing policies in line with new Regulations be noted.

2.            That the content and the adoption of the draft Tenancy Policy 2024-2026, as seen in Appendix A be approved.

3.            That the Strategic Director (RP), after consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be given delegated authority to make minor updates and changes to this policy arising from new legislation.