Issue details

Housing Allocations Policy

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