Housing Allocation Policy Survey 2019

Please read these instructions carefully before completing the questionnaire

The survey should be completed by the tenant/prospective tenants at the address, or by their partner/spouse
Please read the Allocation Policy information in the newsletter before completing this survey.
Please do not use this form to make requests or register complaints. If this is required please contact 0131 270 7500 or send details online at www.midlothian.gov.uk.

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* 1. Do you think the Choice Group should be removed from the Allocation Policy?

Yes

Not sure

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* 2. Do you think that the Council should extend the Incentive to Move Scheme to households moving down by 1 bedroom size?

Yes

Not sure

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* 3. Do you think the Council should award more application points to overcrowded and under occupied households?

Yes

Not sure

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* 4. Do you think the Council should continue using Local Lettings Initiatives when allocating new build properties?

Yes

Not sure

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* 5. In terms of updating our procedures for homeless applicants, do you think the Council should:

	Yes	No	Not sure
a) Give additional priority points to homeless households who have not been permanently housed after spending a very long period of time in temporary accommodation	a) Give additional priority points to homeless households who have not been permanently housed after spending a very long period of time in temporary accommodation Yes	a) Give additional priority points to homeless households who have not been permanently housed after spending a very long period of time in temporary accommodation No	a) Give additional priority points to homeless households who have not been permanently housed after spending a very long period of time in temporary accommodation Not sure
b) Place a requirement on homeless applicants to widen their areas of choice and house types to increase their chances of being permanently housed more quickly	b) Place a requirement on homeless applicants to widen their areas of choice and house types to increase their chances of being permanently housed more quickly Yes	b) Place a requirement on homeless applicants to widen their areas of choice and house types to increase their chances of being permanently housed more quickly No	b) Place a requirement on homeless applicants to widen their areas of choice and house types to increase their chances of being permanently housed more quickly Not sure

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* 6. Do you think the Council should change from the existing method of allocating a property to a Choice Based Letting system?

Yes

Not sure

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* 7. Should additional priority be given to applicants who are resident in Midlothian?

Yes

Not sure

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* 8. Please let us know any other comments you may have about the housing allocation policy

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* 9. Do you want to discuss the proposed changes to the Housing Allocation Policy in more detail with a member of the housing services team?

You can find out more at one of our drop in sessions taking place at:

Penicuik Library, Tuesday 26th March, 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Gorebridge Library, Thursday 28th March, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Dalkeith Arts Centre, Thursday 4th April, 4.00pm – 6.00pm

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* 10. Are you

A Midlothian Council tenant

Not a Midlothian Council tenant

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* 11. Are you on a Midlothian Council waiting list

Yes

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* 12. If you are on a Midlothian Council waiting list, which list are you on

General needs

Homeless

Choice

Not sure

Housing Allocation Policy Survey 2019

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* 1. Do you think the Choice Group should be removed from the Allocation Policy?

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* 2. Do you think that the Council should extend the Incentive to Move Scheme to households moving down by 1 bedroom size?

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* 3. Do you think the Council should award more application points to overcrowded and under occupied households?

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* 4. Do you think the Council should continue using Local Lettings Initiatives when allocating new build properties?

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* 5. In terms of updating our procedures for homeless applicants, do you think the Council should:

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* 6. Do you think the Council should change from the existing method of allocating a property to a Choice Based Letting system?

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* 7. Should additional priority be given to applicants who are resident in Midlothian?

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* 8. Please let us know any other comments you may have about the housing allocation policy

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* 9. Do you want to discuss the proposed changes to the Housing Allocation Policy in more detail with a member of the housing services team?You can find out more at one of our drop in sessions taking place at:

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* 10. Are you

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* 11. Are you on a Midlothian Council waiting list

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* 12. If you are on a Midlothian Council waiting list, which list are you on

* 9. Do you want to discuss the proposed changes to the Housing Allocation Policy in more detail with a member of the housing services team?

You can find out more at one of our drop in sessions taking place at: