Consultations - How council homes are allocated

Councillors will consider the findings of the consultation in March 2024. Views expressed in the survey will help shape the Housing Allocations Policy. 

We will share the outcome of the consultation and the report to the full Council. 

The survey is now closed.

The key changes being considered and discussed as part of the current consultation exercise include: 

• The allocation model – how we allocate ie. 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