Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Agreed
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That a six week consultation with households on the housing register, partners (housing associations, Devon County Council, neighbouring local authorities, voluntary sector agencies etc) and staff be undertaken on the following:-
· to restrict eligibility for housing to those with an evidenced housing need within the policy and thereby removing Band E;
· to remove applications where people do not bid for 12 months or refuse three properties deemed suitable for their needs;
· to give additional priority for working households and those who make a contribution to the local community; and
· to only register applicants with a local connection of two year’s residence in Devon; and
The outcomes of the consultation to be reported back to Executive. |
Reason for Decision:
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As set out in the report. |
Publication date: 17/07/2014
Date of decision: 15/07/2014
Decided at meeting: 15/07/2014 - Executive
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