Decision details

Report of the Head of Housing and Community Services - Housing Assistance Policy 2016-2020

Decision Maker: Communities, Housing and Environment Committee, Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval of a revised Housing Assistance Policy which documents how the Council wishes to provide financial assistance to home owners and tenants.

 

Decision:

1)  That the revised Housing Assistance Policy as set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services be approved;

2)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing and Communities to make minor amendments to the policy if required following the completion of the BRE stock condition survey and for the allocation of the capital budget to achieve the outcomes identified in the housing assistance policy; and

3)  That the action plan as set out in Appendix II to the report of the Head of Housing and Community Services be approved.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Email: elliekershaw@maidstone.gov.uk Email: Nigelbucklow@maidstone.gov.uk.

Report author: Nigel Bucklow

Publication date: 21/07/2016

Date of decision: 19/07/2016

Decided: 19/07/2016 - Communities, Housing and Environment Committee

Effective from: 29/07/2016

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