Tenancy Strategy Local Authority Perspective Stephen Ward Housing Strategy & Research Officer Stafford Borough Council
Local Authority Requirements � Localism Bill received Royal Assent in November 2011 � Section on Tenancy Strategy effective in January 2012 � Tenancy Strategy must be in place by January 2013
Localism Bill � A local housing authority in England must prepare and publish a strategy (a ‘tenancy strategy’) setting out matters to which the registered providers of social housing in its district are to have regard in formulating policies relating to: � Type of tenancies that are granted � Circumstances in which a particular kind of tenancy is granted � Length of tenancies granted � Circumstances in which a further tenancy will be granted
Local Authority Approach � Make clear what we want to achieve � Provide direction to Registered Providers � Share local intelligence with partners � Ensure customers know what is on offer � Manage the effect of changes
Key Considerations � Tenure � Fixed term tenancies � Lifetime tenancies � Making the most of housing stock � Housing Allocations � Who can join the waiting list � Use of private rented sector to discharge homelessness duty � Introduction of Affordable Rent � Average rent levels across different tenures
Links to Other Strategies & Policies � Sustainable Community Strategy � Housing Strategy/Local Investment Plan � Housing Allocations Policy � Local Development Framework � Homelessness Strategy
Next Steps � Produce a draft strategy for consultation by March/April 2012 � 2 month consultation period � Tenancy Strategy to be published September/ October 2012
Any Questions? Contact Details Stephen Ward Housing Strategy & Research Officer Stafford Borough Council sward@staffordbc.gov.uk 01785 619382
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