Decision details

To consider and approve the Policy for private tenancies following the outcomes from the stock modelling exercise. The Policy will detail the assistance that will be made available by the council for housing renewal in the private sector. This includes assistance for homeowners and tenants living in the private rented sector including Registered Social Landlords but does not apply to tenants living in council owned housing stock.

(Recommendation from Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

RESOLVED

(1)  That the Private Sector Housing Renewal Strategy 2016-2021 be approved, together with accompanying financial assistance options for implementation commencing on 1 April 2016.

(2)  That the repurposing of the Care and Repair Home Improvement Agency grant funding of £24,200 be approved to be used for the provision of heating and insulation for vulnerable members of the community as part of the Chichester Warm Homes Initiative.