TENANTS in Selby have been urged to have their say on changes to the council’s tenancy policy.

Consultation into a draft of the new policy, which will set out possible changes to the way the council manages its housing, is open now until February, with new changes due to come into effect next summer.

Potential changes include shorter tenancies for new tenants, and an examination of how fair the lettings policy is.

Coun Gillian Ivey, deputy leader of the council, said: “There is always a high demand for social housing and we want to make sure that we manage our housing stock in the right way to meet the needs of those on the waiting list.”

An online survey will be available at selby.gov.uk shortly and more information will be available at meetings will be held on:

• January 14, 6.30pm, Tadcaster and Villages CEF, Riley Smith Hall, Tadcaster

• March 5, 6.30pm, Western Area CEF, Eversley Park Centre, Sherburn-in-Elmet

• March 6, 6.30pm, Central Area CEF, Brayton Junior School, Brayton

• March 13, 6.30pm, Eastern Area CEF, Village Hall, North Duffield

• March 14, 6.30pm, Southern Area CEF, Drax Sports and Social Club.