Date 30/07/2025

1. PROPOSED HOUSING ASSISTANCE POLICY.

In accordance with Section 4 of the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) England and Wales) Order 2002 (“the Order”), the Royal Borough of Greenwich HEREBY gives notice of its intention to introduce a revised Housing Assistance Policy under Article 3 of the Order.

The proposed policy will set out the circumstances in which the authority will provide assistance (including financial assistance) for the repair improvement or adaptation of housing in the borough.

2. NATURE OF ASSISTANCE.

The proposed policy includes but is not limited to:

- Discretionary Disabled Facilities Grants and Loans for people with disabilities

- Home repair or improvement loans/grants for vulnerable households

- Handyperson Service for minor adaptations and repairs

- Support for empty homes to bring them back into use

3. CONSULTATION AND COMMENTS.

A copy of the Draft Housing Assistance Policy will be available for public access and inspection

- At Woolwich Town Hall Wellington Street London SE18 6PW

- On the Councils website:

https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/downloads/download/1308/housing_assistance_policy

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed policy should do so in writing by 31st August 2025 addressed to The Disability and Home Improvement Service, Housing and Safer Communities, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street London SE18 6HQ or by email to dhit.-admin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

4. DATE OF ADOPTION.

Following consideration of any comments received, the revised policy is expected to be adopted on 14th September 2025

Signed: Jamie Carswell

Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Housing & Safer Communities

Dated: 24/07/2025