URL: https://milton-keynes.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1315

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider approving a new housing allocation scheme, which will identify how applications are assessed and prioritised.

Content: 1.         That the Milton Keynes Housing Allocation Scheme (2024) be adopted.  2.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Adult Services (in consultation with the Cabinet member for Housing) to: (a)        to make consequential and minor typographical amendments to ensure that the Housing Allocation Scheme remains compliant with the statutory and operational obligations; (b)       authorise the use of the Emergency Band contained in section 3.11 of the Housing Allocation Scheme; and (c)        authorise the temporary suspension of the Housing Allocation Scheme referred to in section 1.4 of the scheme, to comply with government guidance (both statutory and non-statutory) or to enable the Local Authority to meet an urgent need. In these circumstances, allocations will be made through an Exceptional Decision Panel.

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025