Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Housing and Inclusion.

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Forshaw)

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Inclusion as contained on pages 25 to 49 of the Book of Reports in respect of the impact and future use of Flexible Tenancies.  The report had previously been considered by Cabinet at its meeting on 11 June 2019.

The Tenancy Services Manager attended the meeting, provided an overview referring to details as set down in the report and answered questions and provided additional clarification on issues of concern.  In particular, it was requested that the wording of the tenancy be altered and referred to as 'Secure Tenancy'.

RESOLVED:     A.    That the content of the report be noted.

B.    That the Director of Housing and Inclusion in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be asked to change the name of the 'Secure lifetime Tenancy' to 'Secure Tenancy'. 

(Note: Councillor T Aldridge joined the meeting during consideration of this item and remained until the conclusion of the meeting).

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Forshaw)

Councillor Forshaw introduced the report of the Director of Housing and Inclusion which considered the impact and future use of flexible tenancies.

Minute no. 5 of the Landlord Services Committee (Cabinet Working Group) held on 5 June 2019 was circulated at the meeting.

Revised recommendations of the Director of Housing and Inclusion were circulated at the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the minute of the Landlord Services Committee, the revised recommendations and the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED  A.      That Flexible tenancies be no longer used and that all new tenants where appropriate be offered an Introductory Tenancy which will convert to a Secure Lifetime tenancy (where applicable).  

B.     That all existing Flexible tenants be offered the new Secure Lifetime Tenancy.

C.     That the Tenure Policy 2019 at Appendix B to the report be adopted and the Director of Housing and Inclusion, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be given delegated authority to implement and make any minor updates and changes as required.

D.     That the call-in procedure is not appropriate for this item as the report is being submitted to the next meeting of the Executive Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 27 June 2019.