Decision details

Review current Enhanced Lettable Standard pilot, alongside existing Lettable Standard and propose new Lettable Standards that includes decoration to all Kirklees Council properties prior to being let, and continue with the Home Starter Fund with a new criteria applied.

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to amendments to the Lettable Standard Policy to reflect the proposed new standard to support an improved experience for all of the Council’s new lets from the beginning of February 2022.

2)    That approval be given to the continuation of the Home Starter Fund for the most vulnerable from the beginning of February 2022, in accordance with the criteria as set out at para 1.23 of the report, to ensure that people are supported to start their tenancy with quality furniture and fittings.