To assess and process housing register applications, Stratford-on-Avon Home Choice will normally obtain, use and share personal information under the Council's public task responsibilities and statutory housing duties.

In some circumstances, organisations that hold information relevant to your application may require your explicit consent before they can share that information with us. This may include current or former landlords, housing providers, support agencies, local authorities, medical professionals, or other organisations that hold information relevant to your housing circumstances.

A common example is where Stratford-on-Avon Home Choice needs to obtain a tenancy reference from a current or previous landlord to verify an applicant's housing history, conduct of tenancy, rent account, or other information relevant to the assessment of a housing register application.

Where consent is required, you may be asked to complete and sign a consent form authorising Stratford-on-Avon Home Choice to obtain and share information with relevant organisations for the purpose of assessing and administering your housing register application.

Providing consent may help us make a fully informed assessment of your application. However, if consent is not provided, we may be unable to obtain information that is relevant to your housing circumstances and this could affect our ability to assess your application accurately.

Any personal information obtained or shared will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation and the Council's Privacy Notice.

Download the Consent to Obtain and Share Information Form:
Stratford-on-Avon Home Choice Declaration and Authority to Obtain Information