URL: https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6059

Decision Maker: Assistant Director: Housing

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Assistant Director of Regeneration and Place has approved the proposed changes to the Housing Allocations Scheme Policy (Property Pool Plus), as set out in Appendix 1 to the accompanying  report for implementation on Monday 18th August 2025.   To ensure that the Allocations Policy is in line with current legislation, case law, good practice, and continues to meet local priorities it is necessary to periodically update and review the current iteration. The existing allocations policy has been in operation since January 2024.   The changes being proposed fall into three categories. These are   ·  significant changes (of which there are three) to assist the participating local authorities to respond more effectively to the demand for social housing; ·  minor policy changes that will impact a relatively small number of applicants; and  ·  minor changes to improve clarity within the policy.   The changes have been endorsed by Economy Regeneration and Housing Committee on 17 June 2025 with delegated authority to give final approval to the changes, subject to all partner local authorities receiving appropriate approvals and pending the required IT system updates which are due to be completed prior to this date. All the other partner authorities have secured relevant approvals and sufficient IT updates have been secured to enable the delegated authority to be exercised and for the new policy to go live on 18 August 2025.  

Date of Decision: August 8, 2025