Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to introduce a more strategic approach to lettings, including a Local Lettings Plan framework, stronger eligibility criteria, clearer prioritisation, increased use of direct offers, enhanced governance, and strengthened partnership working through targeted allocation quotas for Adult and Children’s Services.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval to undertake public consultation on a revised Housing Allocations Policy for the borough.
topline: The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safe and Genuinely Affordable Home has decided to undertake public consultation on a revised Housing Allocations Policy for the borough.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves addressing sustained pressure where demand exceeds supply, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, and making changes to allocation criteria.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local residents in need of housing", "Adult and Children’s Services"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1040
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safe and Genuinely Affordable Home
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: This report seeks Cabinet Member approval to undertake public consultation on a revised Housing Allocations Policy for the borough, responding to sustained pressure where demand continues to exceed supply and ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, alongside local need and operational priorities. The revised Policy will introduce a more strategic approach to lettings, including a Local Lettings Plan framework, stronger eligibility criteria, clearer prioritisation, increased use of direct offers, enhanced governance, and strengthened partnership working through targeted allocation quotas for Adult and Children’s Services in line with Care Act 2014 and Children Act duties. These changes aim to ensure fair and transparent allocations focused on those in greatest need, make best use of limited housing stock, improve access to settled homes, and reduce reliance on Temporary Accommodation, supporting the council’s wider housing priorities.
Content: This report seeks Cabinet Member approval to undertake public consultation on a revised Housing Allocations Policy for the borough, responding to sustained pressure where demand continues to exceed supply and ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, alongside local need and operational priorities. The revised Policy will introduce a more strategic approach to lettings, including a Local Lettings Plan framework, stronger eligibility criteria, clearer prioritisation, increased use of direct offers, enhanced governance, and strengthened partnership working through targeted allocation quotas for Adult and Children’s Services in line with Care Act 2014 and Children Act duties. These changes aim to ensure fair and transparent allocations focused on those in greatest need, make best use of limited housing stock, improve access to settled homes, and reduce reliance on Temporary Accommodation, supporting the council’s wider housing priorities.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2026