Issue details

Allocations Policy - Review of the Choice Based Lettings Model

Seeking approval to change our Allocations policy, moving away from a Choice Based Lettings model to a ‘direct-lettings’ model. Decision sought to go out to consultation on the proposed policy with a view to final implementation by April 2025.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2025

Decision due: 12 Feb 2025 by Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Peter Diplock, Cabinet member Councillor.Diplock@eastbourne.gov.uk

Lead director: Director of Regeneration and Planning

Department: Regeneration and Planning

Contact: Katie Dawkins, Housing Needs and Standards Lead Email: katie.dawkins@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk.

Consultation process

If cabinet approve the proposal, the draft policy will go out to 28-day full public consultation, this will include:

 

  • online survey, advertised on social media and the website,
  • Presentation and consultation with Residents Voice
  • Consultation with partner agencies via existing multi-agency forums

Making Representations: None

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Report