Income management is a key business area for Housing Services. The Council manage 7,300 general needs properties and 550 sheltered properties and are responsible for the collection of £46 million of rent and service charges per year. In addition to this, the Council manages over 400 leasehold properties.
The overall aim is to maximise income and prevent tenancies from failing and this strategy sets out the continued commitment and plans to protect the income stream and help sustain tenancies.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2024
Decision due: 14 Jan 2025 by Executive
No change since last plan
Lead member: Portfolio Holder: Housing
Contact: Arron Samson, Head of Tenancy Services Email: arron.samson@ipswich.gov.uk Tel: 01473 432000.
Consultation process
Portfolio Holder for Housing
Chief Executive
Director of Finance & Resources
Legal Services
Financial Services
Area Housing Panels