The Council agreed to consider what additional action it might need to take to avoid future delays with the processing of housing applications.The Council agreed to consider whether it needs to include a reference to how it assesses studios when it next reviews and amends its housing allocation scheme.The Council agreed to ensure officers are reminded of the need to consider and show, where appropriate, whether an applicant’s accommodation and circumstances meet the statutory overcrowding standards.The Council agreed to remind officers of the need to consider whether an applicant’s circumstances and accommodation justifies the taking of a homeless application.

the Council has agreed to review its Nightly Let policy to ensure there is a clear system in place on the steps Council officers should follow when checking necessary works are properly done when reported and deciding to take action against managing agents if works are not completed to their satisfaction. The policy should clearly specify that the Council is responsible for ensuring temporary accommodation is suitable under the Housing Act 1996.the Council has also agreed share a copy of this decision with relevant staff members, including those at Ms Y’s managing agent.