Fylde Coast Choice Based Lettings Formal Consultation
Fylde Coast Sub Regional Choice Based Lettings 'MyHomeChoice'
12 week policy consultation 28th June 2010 - 17th September 2010 - Extended to 08/10/10
MyHomeChoice is the proposed new way of advertising social rented homes across the Fylde Coast. This is a partnership between Blackpool Council, Fylde Borough Council, Wyre Borough Council, Blackpool Coastal Housing, Regenda, Muir, New Fylde Housing, Places for People and Great Places Housing Group. It is expected the system will go live summer 2011.
MyHomeChoice will allow social landlords to advertise their available properties on a weekly basis. Applicants are then asked to express an interest (known as 'bidding') in the properties they would like to live in.
Each local authority has to have an Allocation Scheme which sets out how they will allocate social housing in their area. Across the Fylde Coast, the Allocation Schemes consist of two elements - the Consistent Assessment Policy and a local Annual Lettings Plan. The Consistent Assessment Policy is used to give people an appropriate band. The allocation of properties to individuals is based on housing need, time on the register, and local connection. The Annual Lettings Plan sets out the strategic priorities for each borough.
The three local authorities Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre are now embarking on the statutory 12 week consultation period. Formal consultation will now take place on the draft Consistent Assessment Policy and Blackpool/Fylde/Wyre draft Annual Lettings Plans.
How to get involved
To the right of this page you will find in the download section, the draft Consistent Assessment Policy, summary document, Fylde Annual Lettings Plan and consultation questionnaire. After reading these documents we would be grateful if you could complete the consultation questionnaire. You can complete this on line by using the link on the right hand side of this page. Or you can download and print off a paper copy and send it in the post. Please return paper copies to Dean Lomax, Housing Client Coordinator/Project Manager, Housing Client Team, Municipal Building, Clifton St, Blackpool, FY1 1NF.
All questionnaires should be returned by 8th October 2010.
A full summary of all the responses received during the 12 week consultation period will be made available in the Autumn.
If you have any queries regarding this you can contact the Housing Section at Fylde Borough Council on 01253 658658 or email housing@fylde.gov.uk
