Agenda and decisions

To receive any disclosure of interests from Members and Officers in matters to be discussed.

Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and/or prejudicial interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

– to note the names of members of the public wishing to speak on items for decision

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To note any request from visiting councillors to make representations on an item for decision.

Note: Councillors wishing to speak about a particular agenda item are required to register three working days in advance if they wish to speak at a Cabinet Member Decision Day.  Councillors will normally be invited by the Chairman to speak during the appropriate item (after the Cabinet Member’s introduction (and any comments from the leading officer) and any public participation).

1.            That the Mutual Exchange policy be amended, removing consent for all tenants to move to a property which has one bedroom more than their assessed bedroom need.

2.            That consent for exchanges where the accommodation was more extensive than was reasonably required by the tenant be refused, unless exceptional circumstances apply which may include one or more of the following:

              i.        The tenant is downsizing;

            ii.        The tenant is exchanging to older persons accommodation;

           iii.        The tenant has a Council confirmed medical or welfare need for a property which is larger than their assessed bedroom need;

           iv.        There are other exceptional circumstances as determined by the Council.

3.         That the Strategic Director: Services be authorised to amend the      Council’s Housing Mutual Exchange policy to reflect the above       including arrangements for appropriate assessments and appeals.

That the Corporate Head of Housing be authorised to apply to Homes England for the lifting of a Designated Protected Area Status in respect of both Tangier Lane sites at Bishops Waltham.