Policies for vulnerable tenants to be discussed by Kirklees Council
Three important policies designed to support some of Kirklees’ most vulnerable residents are set to be reviewed next week.
On Tuesday (March 11), members will discuss policies around vulnerable tenants, domestic violence and antisocial behaviour.
The proposed updates come as part of wider changes across the council’s homes and neighbourhoods department, intending to make policies work better for tenants and help the council better support vulnerable residents.
The policies are there to help staff identify issues early, preventing problems from escalating and ensuring better tenant safety and wellbeing.
They are designed to be complimentary, each aiming to better address the complexity of challenges faced by some households.
Councillor Moses Crook, deputy leader of Kirklees Council and cabinet member for Housing, said: “As a social landlord, we have one priority above all others – making sure we’re providing our tenants with homes and neighbourhoods where they can feel both safe and supported.
“We’re doing a huge amount of work at the moment to improve our services across the board. In my mind this is a prime example of what it all comes down to, and what we’re driven by.
“When we do things right, being a social landlord puts us in a unique position to change people’s lives for the better. But that’s not just about providing more, higher quality social housing.
"We’re a huge part of our tenants’ lives. We speak to tenants daily over the phone, we visit their homes for things like maintenance and repairs, and sometimes we find or are told things which aren’t right.
“For those who are most vulnerable, we know that catching certain issues early – issues like those addressed in these policy changes – is a huge factor in how positive the outcomes are for tenants.
"The bigger picture is that we can use our role to help provide more joined-up, holistic support, and help make our tenants’ lives better.”
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