A new system to decide who gets housing

Tower Hamlets Council is consulting with residents on a proposed new Lettings Policy, which will change the way housing is allocated for people on the housing list.

A recent review showed that many of the 22,000 applicants on the housing list felt they were unable to trust the current policy because they found it difficult to understand, which has prompted the Council and Housing Associations partners (including THCH) to look at a new approach.

Lead Member for Housing and Development, Councillor Marc Francis said "The Council and the partner Housing Associations are proposing several changes to the Lettings Policy because we want to find a better and more transparant way to decide how applicants are prioritised and who will be offered housing.

"At the heart of this new approach, is the proposal to give higher priority to the length of time people have been on the housing list.  We think a date order queue within each band is a fairer system for everyone and people will be able to better understand where they are on the list and what their chances of re-housing are.

"The proposed new Lettings Policy won't create any additional housing - but we want to create a fairer and simpler system for everyone involved in applying for a home".

PDF documents of the proposed new Lettings Policy and Survey Form are attached as PDF documents.  Brochures are also available at Council One Stop Shops or from THCH's Lettings Team at 285 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS.

You can also complete the survey online by clicking here