Published: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
A consultation has launched asking people to tell the council what they think about some proposed changes to how people access the housing register in West Norfolk.
A consultation has launched asking people to tell the council what they think about some proposed changes to how people access the housing register in West Norfolk.
The housing register is the list of people who have applied for help to find an affordable home and they are given different levels of ‘priority’ according to their needs.
Councillor Jo Rust, the Council’s Cabinet Member for People and Communities, said:
“The way we manage the housing register aims to treat everyone fairly and ensure that those in most need are housed first.
“We think that the changes we are proposing will help to improve how people’s needs are prioritised but it’s important that we ask our residents for their opinions so we can take these into account.
“The consultation is open until 23 May and takes only a few minutes to complete – please take part and let us have your views.
“We’re especially interested in hearing from people who have any experience of affordable housing.”
The survey asks for views on six changes:
- Number of levels of priority
- Level of priority for people with a job
- Giving more help with prevention of homelessness
- People with welfare and medical priorities
- Level of priority for lacking a bedroom
- Moving on from hostel (supported) accommodation
Each change is explained and then people are asked whether they think the change should be made or not. There is also an opportunity for people to contact the council to suggest other changes that might be considered in future.
The consultation is open and closes at midnight on Friday, 23 May 2025. It can be accessed at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HousingAllocations.