Consultations - How council homes are allocated

Councillors considered the findings of the consultation in March 2024. Views expressed in the survey shaped the approved Housing Allocations Policy. 

Read the policy document and the consultation findings (agenda items 8.3 and 8.3b)

319 surveys were completed and 20 people attended the public drop-in sessions. 

The survey is now closed.

The key changes considered and discussed as part of the consultation exercise included: 

• The allocation model – how we allocate i.e. needs groups / points / combined 
• Reviewing the number of points awarded for housing circumstances
• Further expansion of the Incentive to Move Scheme to encourage tenants to downsize into smaller properties
• Nominations to agencies such as Women’s Aid, HM Forces Veterans etc to be reviewed and highlighted in the policy with more information  
   

Drop-in events were held on:

• Newbattle library – Tuesday 9 January 5.00 – 7.00pm
• Penicuik library – Thursday 11 January 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Dalkeith library – Monday 15 January 1.00 – 3.00pm
• Loanhead library – Thursday 18 January 1.00 – 4.00pm
• Pathhead Pavilion – Monday 22 January 12.30 – 2.30pm
• Danderhall library – Tuesday 23 January 10.00am –12.00pm
• Gorebridge library – Thursday 25 January 5.00 -7.00pm
• Bonnyrigg library – Wednesday 31 January 10.30am -12.30pm