Proposed changes to the housing allocation
policy were presented to Executive in November 2023, along with a
draft of the new policy and the rationale for the proposed changes.
Executive gave its approval to launch a period of public
consultation to enable residents, service providers and local
organisations to give their views on the key proposals.
This report provides the findings and responses to the public
consultation on the proposed new housing allocation
policy
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/03/2024
Decision due: 23 Apr 2024 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing
Lead director: Executive Director: People
Department: People
Contact: Brian Daly, Head of Housing Email: brian.daly@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, Audrey Johnson, Assistant Director: Early Help & Communities Email: audrey.johnson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, Grainne Siggins, Executive Director People Email: grainne.siggins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: People
Financial Impact: The main financial impact associated with the introduction of a new housing allocations policy is the cost of making changes to the housing needs IT system. This is provided through a contract with Abritas and the cost of the change has been set at £15,000 and was agreed in the Budget report in January