Issue details

The report proposes approval of a Tenancy Policy and Strategy document that sets policy approaches for tenancy management as social housing landlord, and strategic principles that other Registered Providers in the City are required to have regard to.

The report will also set out proposals to develop a Rent Setting and Service Charges Policy, building on the City of York Living Rent approach (Appendix A to Annex A) that maximises investment capacity through rental income, where this is manageable or mitigated for tenants, for example through the welfare benefits systems.

The Executive Member will be asked to approve the proposed Tenancy Policy and Strategy document that will be annexed to the report.

Background documents• Regulatory standards for landlords: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords
• Social and Affordable Homes programme 2026 to 2036:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-sahp-2026-to-2036
• Consultation, July 2025: How to implement social rent convergence
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/how-to-implement-social-rent-convergence/how-to-implement-social-rent-convergence

Update: This decision session has been moved from Tuesday, 20 January to Tuesday, 27 January.

Reason: All executive member decision sessions and executive have been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 27 January to avoid any overlap with the pre-election period for Heworth ward election.