To seek Cabinet member approval to amend the private sector housing renewal interim strategy and policy 2009 – 2010 that was approved by cabinet on 11th November 2009. To amend the delegated authority for discretionary grants and allowing for consideration to exceptional circumstances, amending the discretionary disabled assistance policy and removing three policies that are no longer actively used.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 18 Apr 2012 by Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Campuses, Area Boards and Broadband
Lead member: Cllr John Thomson john.thomson@wiltshire.gov.uk
Department: Housing
Contact: Nicole Smith 01249 706567 email: nicole.smith@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Legal Services provided advice on the discretionary DFG policy regarding ‘fettering discretion’ and recommended our policy be changed to ensure compliance with legislation.