Resolved – That:

1.   The proposed Allocations policy and scheme as set out in Appendix A of this report be approved;

2.  Support be given for the implementation of the new scheme to coincide with the procurement of a suitable IT system, which would be needed to support the operation of the new policy and scheme;

3.  The commencement of the tender process for the procurement of the provision of the IT software system be approved.

4.   That the Head of Housing be authorised to award the contract within approved budget and to the highest scoring tender within approved budget and in accordance with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria.

5.  The Head of Housing be authorised to enter into arrangements with the other participating local authorities (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool and Sefton), to govern the implementation and future operation of the allocations scheme, including the appointment of a Property Pool Plus Co-ordinator to work across all local authority areas.