Decision details

To amend the eligibility criteria for incentive payments offered to tenants who are looking to transfer to smaller accommodation. 

The report proposes changes to the eligibility criteria for incentive payments offered to tenants who are prepared to transfer to smaller accommodation which better meets their housing needs.

The proposals were considered by the Health and Housing Policy Development and Review Panel on 14 March 2013 and are recommended for approval.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:

(a)     to restrict eligibility to council tenants of non working age who are living in family sized housing accommodation; and

(b)     to make a contribution toward removal costs of up to £500 for working age tenants where they move to small accommodation.