Sheffield residents asked to share their views on social housing

The council says there’s ever increasing demands on social housing in Sheffield, like many other parts of the country, and it is looking at making changes to ensure homes go to the people who need them most.

The proposals include a separate register for adapted properties, specifically let to people with a mobility or medical need.

There could be affordability assessments for everyone offered social housing and those with substantial financial assets or income wouldn’t be allowed to join the register.

There’s an idea to give greater priority to people who need to move urgently and only allow those with a local connection to Sheffield to join the waiting list.

The council may also increase the time period tenants are unable to rejoin the register after taking a tenancy.

Coun Paul Wood, Cabinet member for neighbourhoods said: “These proposals could bring about some important changes to the way we let social housing

“We hope any changes will mean that our social housing stock is used in the best way it can be, providing a home for those who need it most.

“We’re aiming to make more tenancies successful and our neighbourhoods great places to live, with properties that customers can afford and the right support in place when it’s needed.”

The survey closes on April 30.

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