Decision
Analysis
outcome: The minor amendments to the allocations policy were approved.
summary: The decision involves approving minor amendments to the allocations policy to ensure legal compliance and effective governance.
topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to approve minor amendments to the allocations policy for legal compliance and effective governance.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it is focused on legal compliance and governance.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Housing Solutions department"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://uttlesford.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=801
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED to: I. Approve the minor amendments to the allocations policy in appendix 1, as follows: i. A minor change to wording in the existing policy about the ‘prevention duty’ in three paragraphs. ii. The introduction of a new paragraph to reflect changes introduced in July 2025. II. Agree the next steps to undertake a further review of the Allocations policy for the following reason(s): i. To ensure we have a clear and robust Allocations Policy. ii. To ensure legal and regulatory compliance iii. To ensure we have effective governance of the Allocations Policy iv. To ensure best use of the housing register The council’s current Allocation Policy was approved in June 2021. The policy has been reviewed by the newly appointed Head of Housing Solutions. As a consequence, there is a requirement now, as a matter of urgency, to agree some minor wording amendments to the existing policy to ensure that the council’s Allocation policy remains legally and statutorily compliant. As well amending some of the original wording in the policy there is a need to introduce a section to reflect changes made to homelessness regulations by Central Government dating back to December 2024. None.
Date of Decision: August 19, 2025