Applying for social housing

Housing Allocations Scheme Consultation

We plan to update our Housing Allocations Scheme in 2026/27.

Our Housing Allocation Scheme is a policy document, that determines how we allocate social housing in the borough.

In introducing the revised Housing Allocations Policy we seek to:

  • provide an accessible, fair and transparent service
  • meet local housing need
  • meet the housing need of the most vulnerable
  • prioritise those with the greatest / most urgent housing needs
  • make the best use of existing social housing stock
  • ensure equality of treatment for all applicants.
  • meet the regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Before making any changes, we want to hear what you think.

You can check the:

To have your say on the new policy, please complete the survey:

Complete the Housing Allocations Scheme survey