Cabinet proposals on Homechoice Allocations Scheme
The council will create a housing dashboard, address overcrowding in allocation rules, respond to a government consultation, and include disability support after a motion change.
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Description
Cabinet requested to bring forward proposals for a Homechoice prospects dashboard, consider overcrowding impacts in the allocations framework, and respond to government consultation on social housing allocations. Motion amended to include disability support and access considerations.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Webb and seconded by Councillor M Thomas that Cabinet is requested to:- 1. Bring forward, as part of the March 2027 annual review of the Homechoice Allocations Scheme, proposals for a published Cornwall Homechoice prospects dashboard
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