Issue - decisions
Reference from Council - Bedroom Tax
1.
As a review of the Housing Allocation Policy was undertaken less
than six months ago, there is no need to carry out another
review. The actions taken to assist
residents in downsizing to smaller accommodation was
noted;
2.
The Council will continue to do all it can within the
Council’s legal powers to minimise the impact of spare room
subsidy on families where there maybe short term absences and also
people with disabilities where additional bedrooms may be required
due to a person’s disabilities;
3.
The Leader of the Council will write to the Ministers of Housing
and Work and Pensions setting out the facts and experiences in
Maidstone arising from the spare room subsidy policy and send a
copy to the LGA; and
4.
The Leader will also provide feedback at the next full Council
meeting in December under the ‘Current Issues’ agenda
item.