Decision - Develop a policy to incentives households to relinquish council tenancies as an alternative to right to buy

Brighton and Hove Housing Committee Decided 15 Mar 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Housing Committee

Report author

Justine Harris

Published

16 Mar 2023

Reference

6895

As published

the council's own words, unedited

RESOLVED: 2.1 That Housing Committee note this report. 2.2 That Housing Committee agree to a full report coming back to a future Housing Committee which will consider options for a policy.

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The report explored whether a cash incentive could encourage council tenants to relinquish their tenancies and buy a home on the open market or rent privately, helping Brighton & Hove City Council retain housing capacity. Housing Committee agreed to note the scoping report and requested a full report on policy options at a future meeting.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That Housing Committee note the report and agree that a full report considering options for a cash incentive policy be brought to a future Housing Committee.

Financial impact

There are no direct financial implications arising from the recommendations. If a policy is developed, a budget would need to be identified and funded from HRA resources.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Housing Committee

Date in document

15 Mar 2023

Stakeholders named

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Council tenantsBrighton & Hove City CouncilLocal authoritiesHousing associationsPrivate landlordsExisting and prospective home purchasers

Next steps

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Prepare a full report for a future Housing Committee considering options for a cash incentive policy.
Undertake a full cost-benefit analysis to inform an affordable grant level.
Consider the capital receipt retained from Right to Buy sales and its reinvestment in new affordable homes.
Carry out further due diligence and discussions with other housing providers, including local authorities and housing associations.
Identify a budget if the policy is progressed.

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