Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve the Mutual Exchange Policy and the updated Incentive to Move Policy.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved both policies.

summary: The decision involves the approval of the Mutual Exchange Policy and the updated Incentive to Move Policy.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Mutual Exchange Policy and the updated Incentive to Move Policy.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves housing policies which can impact residents directly.

affected_stakeholders: ["Residents", "Cabinet members"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.tamworth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=920

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Mutual exchanges are currently promoted by House Exchange and this is subject to procurement - the report will detail the new provision and the updated policy framework for the mutual exchange and incentive to move scheme. Tenants are at the heart of this and have asked for it to incorporate tenant friendly access which will feature as part of the report

Content: Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Homelessness and Planning to provide information to members on the Mutual Exchange Policy and the Incentive to Move Policy that have been reviewed and updated.   RESOLVED that Cabinet:     1. Approved the Mutual Exchange Policy (ME). (Annex 1)     2. Approved the updated Incentive to Move Policy (ITM) (Annex 2)       (Moved by Councillor D Foster and seconded by Councillor C Dean)      

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024