Issue - meetings

Purpose of Report

For Executive to consider the contents of the City of Lincoln Council’s Tenancy Policy and approve its implementation and publication.

Decision

That the implementation and publication of the City of Lincoln Council’s Tenancy Policy be approved.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

No introduction of a Tenancy Policy

The City of Lincoln Council would not meet the requirements of the Localism Act 2011.

Reasons for the Decision

It was a requirement under the Localism Act 2011 for each local authority to produce a Tenancy Strategy, and all Registered Providers must publish a Tenancy Policy that aligned with the Tenancy Strategy. As the Housing Revenue Account was a Registered Provider the Council was required to produce and publish a Tenancy Policy.

The Tenancy Policy specified the different types of tenancies, licences and non-secure tenancies to be granted to new and existing Council tenants. The policy provided a framework of which tenancies the Council would grant and the exceptions to granting the most secure form of tenure.

The policy ensured that the tenancy granted was compatible with the purpose of the accommodation provided, considering the housing needs of individuals and households, sustainability of the community and making best use of housing stock.