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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 21. Supported accommodation
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/supported-accommodationApplicants can indicate whether they want to be considered for supported accommodation on the application form but will usually be offered one only if they meet...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 20. Overnight carers
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/carersWhere a household has formal evidence that an overnight carer or team of carers is needed three or more nights per normal week, where possible the Council will ...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 19. University or full-time study away from home
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/studyHousehold members studying away from home in full-time courses will only be considered in bedroom entitlement if they are in accommodation provided by the unive...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 18. Access to children
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/access-to-childrenIn the case of divorced, or separated parents or guardians, a child will typically be expected to reside with one parent or guardian as their main residence.
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 17. Bedroom and bedspace entitlement
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/bed-entitlementThe number of bedrooms required for each household is calculated in accordance with age, sex, marital status composition and the relationship of the members to ...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 16. How the Scheme Operates
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/operationAll properties that become available for letting and all housing association properties where the Council has nomination rights will be offered to the applicant...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 15. Statement of choice
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/choiceGreat Yarmouth Borough Council is committed to offering the greatest choice possible in the allocation of affordable housing in the Borough, whilst ensuring tha...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 14. The Banding System
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/bandingThe Allocations Policy is based on seven Bands with specific qualifying criteria.
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 13. Statutory requirements
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/statutory-requirementsUnder the Housing Act 1996 Great Yarmouth Council must ensure that when allocating and nominating to housing accommodation, reasonable preference is given to th...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 12. Worsening of Circumstances
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/worsening-circumstancesApplicants must not deliberately worsen their circumstances in order to be given a higher Banding on the Housing Register.
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 11. Change in Circumstances
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/circumstancesIf an applicant's circumstances change Great Yarmouth Borough Council must be informed straight away, or as soon as is reasonably practicable. Examples of chang...
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Housing allocations policy and scheme - 10. False statements and withholding information
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/policies/housing-allocations-scheme/false-statementsEnsuring all the information provided is true and accurate is the responsibility of the applicant. Verification checks will be undertaken at the point of offer ...