Decision details

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet approves that for all Crawley Homes tenancies, to replicate the protections for evictions as set out in the Coronavirus Act 2020, until 31 May 2022.

Reasons for the Recommendations

The recommendation recognises the scale of economic hardship being faced by the town as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the subsequent financial hardship this will cause for many local households. It is widely recognised that Crawley has been harder hit than most other places in the country and the administration therefore believes that additional protection is required.

Whilst the Council does not have the ability to legislate for the town as a whole, it is able to make decisions around tenancies within its own housing units. This decision would therefore extend these protections for Crawley Homes residents for a further 12 months beyond that set out in the Coronavirus Act 2020.