Issue - decisions

Decision

That Cabinet:

1.    Approve the adoption of the Tenancy Strategy 2026-2031 subject to the outcome of the consultation with tenants.

2.    Delegate authority to the Director of Housing and Projects to make minor alterations and amendments to the Policy post adoption as required by changes to regulations and expectations by the Regulator for Social Housing.

Reasons for the decision

The Tenancy Strategy provided an up-to-date, legally compliant framework that supported the Council’s housing objectives and promoted sustainable, balanced communities.

Adopting the Strategy would ensure compliance with the Localism Act 2011, which required all local housing authorities in England to publish a Tenancy Strategy to set the framework for which Registered Providers of social housing should follow when developing their own tenancy related policies.

Other options considered and rejected

The option of not reviewing or updating the Tenancy Strategy was considered. This option was discounted as it would have risked non-compliance with statutory requirements and would not reflect current legislation, policy guidance, or local housing pressures.