Council house tenants in part of Nottinghamshire are set to be offered grants of up to £2,500 if they downsize amid a demand for larger properties. Broxtowe Borough Council is proposing a series of updates to its housing policies, including changes to how people are prioritised on the council house register.
One of the major updates being planned is a 'Home Release Scheme' to try and free up bigger council houses for larger families. The measure is due to be discussed at a meeting of the council's cabinet on Tuesday (November 1).
In a report to be presented before councillors at that meeting, the portfolio holder for housing at the council says: "The council offers secure "lifetime" tenancies to its tenants. During the course of any tenancy, circumstances can change that can affect living in the accommodation and its size.
