Summary
This report will request that Cabinet formally adopts for use the
2019 Housing Allocations Policy, as amended in 2025. It will also
request a delegated authority to the relevant Director to make
further changes to the policy as required by legislative
changes.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being
considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be
available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken
by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or
requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock
Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If
you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please
also contact Democratic Services.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/10/2026
Decision due: 17 Nov 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Louwella Prenter, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness louwella.prenter@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Adam Bryan
Contact: Dan Hill, Rehousing Manager Email: dan.hill@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 334394, Mark Breathwick Email: mark.breathwick2@medway.gov.uk.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment