FOI Request - Downsizing Scheme

Request 101003013425

I'm looking for more information about schemes the council has in place offering financial/other incentives for renters to downsize and free up housing for larger families.

Please can I get information on the following:

1) Does the council has a downsizing scheme where renters are offered incentives to move to a smaller home? If so, what are the incentives on offer and who is eligible?

2) Can I get a breakdown of how much money in total was given to people who successfully qualified for the scheme for the following years?
a) 1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
b) 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020
c) 1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021

3) What was the single highest award in value given out to a successful applicant for the following years:
a) 1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
b) 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020
c) 1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021

Response 16-03-2022

1) The Council's downsizing booklet will answer all of these questions:  http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_79631.html   

2) Can I get a breakdown of how much money in total was given to people who successfully qualified for the scheme for the following years?
a) 1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019   £43900.09
b) 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020  £36500.00 (fewer moves due to Covid)
c) 1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021   £36017.77 (fewer moves due to Covid)

3) What was the single highest award in value given out to a successful applicant for the following years:
a) 1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019 £3,100.00
b) 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020 £2700.00
c) 1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021  £2700.00