Decision details

Purpose of Report: To present to the Executive Member the finding of the review and recommendation of the scrutiny committee.

The Executive Member is asked to endorse the outcome of the review and agree a way forward to implement the changes.

Resolved:

i)    That the contents of the report be noted.

ii)   That officers be given delegated authority to negotiate changes within the North Yorkshire Home Choice (NYHC) partnership and that the final proposals, including any decision to withdraw from NYHC, be reported and considered at a future Executive Leader (incorporating Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods) Decision Session.

iii)   That the Housing Allocations Policy be considered at a future Executive Leader (incorporating Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods) Decision Session.

Reason: To offer a more efficient, targeted service to those in  housing need.