Housing Allocations Policy
Meeting: 06/12/2018 - Cabinet (Item 55)
55 Housing Allocations Policy 
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Additional documents:
- 12 Coverminutetf, item 55
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- 12 Housing Allocations Policy Report Nov 18, item 55
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- 12 Appendix A SDHR Consultation Summary, item 55
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- 12 Appendix B Housing Allocations Policy Nov 18, item 55
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- 12 Appendix C Housing Allocations Policy EQIA, item 55
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Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Housing & Health presented a report which sought approval of the revised Sevenoaks District Housing Allocations Policy to incorporate changes in legislation and to ensure that social housing allocations prioritise those with the greatest housing need.
The Head of Housing explained the report. She advised that the Housing & Health Advisory Committee had considered the report and suggested revised recommendations to Council, which were included in a supplementary agenda.
Public Sector Equality Duty
Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Resolved: That it be recommended to Council, to approve the Housing Allocations Policy subject to
a) 3.1 (a) under ‘Local Connection’ being amended to read
‘a) Having lived permanently in Sevenoaks District continuously for 6 out of the last 12 months, or 3 years in total out of the last 5 years’
to bring it in line with the Homelessness Code of Conduct; and
b) the Council’s definition of Local Essential Workers’ criteria, as set out within the draft Local Plan, be included in 3.2 ‘Employment in Sevenoaks District.’