Aims and objectives

The key aims of Bassetlaw District Council’s Tenancy Strategy are to:

•   Fulfil the council’s legal duties as set out in the Localism Act and in the Housing Act Part VI and VII (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002
• To set out clear expectations for registered providers operating in the district
• To make the best use of the council’s housing stock and wider social and affordable housing  in the district
• To prevent homelessness and enable housing to be offered to those in the greatest need
• To offer tenancies which are in the interest of the individual household
• To create and maintain sustainable communities

Consultation project summary

Bassetlaw District Council is interested in gathering information from:

• Members of the Public
•  Residents and Existing Tenants
•  Housing Providers
•  Stakeholders
•  Political Leaders

in order to support the development of this strategy.

Links to council priorities and projects

The Tenancy Strategy supports a number of priorities including:

• Providing guidance that Housing Associations should have 'regard to' in developing their own policies
•  Ensuring a more consistent and transparent strategic approach to tenancy policies across the district
• Taking account of affordability and sustainability of tenancies for households on low incomes
• Making the best use of social and affordable housing to reduce housing need and facilitate tenant mobility

Outputs and outcomes

The outcome will be a strategy that provides a consistent and transparent strategic approach to tenancy policies across the district - in response to changes to tenancies in the Localism Act 2011.

Who will be consulted?

Members of the Public, Residents, Existing Tenants, Housing Providers and other Major Stakeholders.

When will the consultation start?

Date to be confirmed

When will the consultation end?

Date to be confirmed

Contact information

Claire Frost, Housing Strategy and Renewal Manager

Email: strategic.housing@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 534547