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Allocations Policy Survey
The allocations policy is a framework for how social housing is allocated to people. The Council and the Housing Associations in the borough are reviewing the Council allocation policy which includes reviewing what circumstances should be prioritised or given preference for re-housing.
Our consideration in drafting a new allocation policy will be:
- To create a banding system that prioritises people in high need;
- To deliver a system of choice that all the Housing Associations in the borough can support and sign up to;
- To give consideration to what should be taken into account when individuals and families apply for social housing.
We would like your help to identify what circumstances should be given priority or preference for re-housing. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and the outcome will be used to review the Housing Allocation Policy.
You can fill in the electronic survey at http://www2.walsall.gov.uk/consultations/allocationsbanding/allocations.htm
If you prefer, you can download the Allocation Banding survey (PDF 64KB). Once completed, please send to Housing Strategy and Partnerships, 2nd Floor Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP or by fax to 01922 652043.
We will be seeking the views of a whole range of groups including; housing associations, private tenants, home owners, people who are lodging with family or friends, housing professionals or advice workers and anyone else who wishes to comment.
Following the three week consultation period your views will be used to inform a draft allocation policy prior to approval by Walsall Council Cabinet members in November 2010.
For more information about housing allocation bandings or to request this survey in a different format please contact Debbie Parkes on 01922 655412 or email housingservices@walsall.gov.uk
The closing date for responses is Friday 17 September 2010.
Contact us
Housing Strategy and Partnerships
Strategic Housing
2nd Floor Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
Telephone 01922 655418
Fax 01922 652043
Email housingstrategyandpartnerships@walsall.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 07 September 2010
