Issue - meetings

The Committee is requested to note the amendments to Chichester District Council’s Housing Allocations Scheme which clarify the eligibility of members of the Armed Forces and former Service Personnel to join the Council’s Housing Register.

Mrs Reed introduced the report. She explained that following a decision by the Ombudsman an amendment to the Housing Allocations Scheme had been required in order to clarify the criteria for ex Armed Forces personnel joining the housing register. The amendment gives ex Armed Forces personnel a full local connection up to five years after discharge.

Mrs Reed also agreed to ensure that parish councils are notified of the amendments.

RESOLVED

That the amendments to Chichester District Council’s Housing Allocations Scheme which clarifies the eligibility of members of the Armed Forces and former Service Personnel to join the Council’s Housing Register be noted.