Tenants who suffer due to regeneration work and the homeless to be fast-tracked for council homes in Wolverhampton
People affected by regeneration schemes and the homeless will be prioritised when it comes to allocating council and social housing in Wolverhampton, under a new housing policy, which is due to be approved next month.
The council's housing allocations policy will go before the cabinet for approval next month, following public consultation earlier this year.
The policy will prioritise tenants affected by regeneration or redevelopment schemes, ensuring they are supported during periods of disruption and transition. This also supports the delivery of strategic housing programmes, including the improvement of existing homes and the development of new ones.
It will provide additional support options for homeless applicants, helping to relieve homelessness and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation, providing an additional pathway to offer suitable, stable, and long-term accommodation.
Adapted homes, which are in short supply and high demand, will also be allocated to those in greatest need. It also provides guidance during the construction of new properties, enabling homes to be built for families who have specific needs, who would otherwise struggle to secure a council home.
Councillor Steve Evans, cabinet member for housing, said: “The objective is to ensure local people with the greatest housing need have the best opportunity to access suitable housing that best meets their needs, in a fair and transparent way.
“We are delivering better homes for local people across the city and improving council housing.
“Of course, due to national factors and the financial pressures all councils are facing, we have limited housing stock - and the revised housing allocations policy helps address the challenges being experienced by our residents.”
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