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Consultation has concluded
Phase two - Allocations Policy Review
Phase two is now closed.
In July 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council invited tenants who had been rehoused and those with a live Homefinder application to share their views and comments on our current Allocations Policy.
Following analysis of the feedback, we invited tenants to review the revised policy in February 2023 to make sure it is clear and easy to understand. You can review the full policy here.
Thank you to everyone who reviewed the changes made to the policy.
Phase one - Allocations Policy Consultation
Phase one is now closed.
In West Lancashire the demand for social housing has grown, and West Lancashire Borough Council currently have over 1300 applicants on the Council's Housing Register waiting for a home 🏡
We are required by law to have an Allocations Policy, which explains how we prioritise the allocation of social housing, the criteria, and the procedures that we follow.
Whilst the policy is mainly directed by legislation and guidelines set by the government, there is scope to set a policy which reflects the local needs of residents.
We last reviewed the policy in 2018 and now feel it is the right time to review the policy and procedure again, we are inviting tenants who have recently been rehoused and those with a live Homefinder application to share their views and comments
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Housing Allocations Policy consultation, your feedback is now being analysed and will be used to frame the new Allocations Policy and ensure the process is fair, open, and transparent.
Phase two - Allocations Policy Review
Phase two is now closed.
In July 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council invited tenants who had been rehoused and those with a live Homefinder application to share their views and comments on our current Allocations Policy.
Following analysis of the feedback, we invited tenants to review the revised policy in February 2023 to make sure it is clear and easy to understand. You can review the full policy here.
Thank you to everyone who reviewed the changes made to the policy.
Phase one - Allocations Policy Consultation
Phase one is now closed.
In West Lancashire the demand for social housing has grown, and West Lancashire Borough Council currently have over 1300 applicants on the Council's Housing Register waiting for a home 🏡
We are required by law to have an Allocations Policy, which explains how we prioritise the allocation of social housing, the criteria, and the procedures that we follow.
Whilst the policy is mainly directed by legislation and guidelines set by the government, there is scope to set a policy which reflects the local needs of residents.
We last reviewed the policy in 2018 and now feel it is the right time to review the policy and procedure again, we are inviting tenants who have recently been rehoused and those with a live Homefinder application to share their views and comments
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Housing Allocations Policy consultation, your feedback is now being analysed and will be used to frame the new Allocations Policy and ensure the process is fair, open, and transparent.
We consulted with our current tenants and those with a live Homefinder application to hear their views about how the policy should change in July 2022.
Feedback has now been analysed and used to frame the new Allocations Policy. There have been a number of changes, including some new sections and the removal of the Economic and Community Contribution criteria, to ensure the process is fair, open and transparent. You can read the revised draft policy here.
West Lancashire Borough Council are now inviting residents to view the revised Policy and provide their feedback.
Your feedback matters to us, if you have any questions about this consultation please email: HousingOptions@westlancs.gov.uk
Consultation has concluded
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We are consulting with our current tenants and those with a live Homefinder application to hear their views about how the policy should change.
If you are an existing tenant or have a live housing application with West Lancashire Borough Council, please can you spare some time and share your views by completing the survey.
Your feedback matters to us and will be used to frame the new Allocations Policy and ensure the process is fair, open, and transparent.
Housing Allocations Policy Review has finished this stage
West Lancashire Borough Council last reviewed the Allocations Policy
July to August 2022
Housing Allocations Policy Review has finished this stage
Consultation is underway, inviting current tenants and customers with an existing housing application to give their views about the Allocations Policy and procedure.
September
Housing Allocations Policy Review has finished this stage
Consultation is closed and feedback analysed. The feedback will be used to frame the new "Allocations" policy and ensure the process is fair, open, and transparent.
October 2022
Housing Allocations Policy Review has finished this stage
The draft Allocations policy is presented to elected members, to seek approval to consult with the public
February to March 2023
Housing Allocations Policy Review has finished this stage
Review commences, inviting residents to review the draft Allocations policy to ensure it is clear and easy to understand.
April to May 2023
Housing Allocations Policy Review is currently at this stage
West Lancashire Borough Council is committed to consistently providing an excellent service to all our customers.
We value all feedback about our services and see this as an opportunity to learn, adapt and improve, so that our customers can have confidence in us to deliver a quality standard of service.
If you would like to share your views, and give us a comment, compliment or complaint visit our website where you can read our Customer Feedback Policy and provide us with your feedback.
