Information for Bromsgrove applicants
Published: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Bromsgrove District Council is changing the system used for social housing applications.
If you are seeking housing in Bromsgrove, you will need to re-register.
Properties are due to be advertised on the new system from 30th June 2026.
We will provide you with access to a new link to re-register during May. Please do so as soon as possible to ensure that you application is assessed and active in time for the new system ‘Go Live’ date. Please also ensure that your email address is up to date.
Change to Home Choice Plus partnership
Published: Thursday 2 April 2026
From 31 March 2026, there has been a change to the Home Choice Plus partnership. The partnership now consists of Bromsgrove District Council and Stratford on Avon District Council.
Applicants who may wish to register for properties in Wyre Forest District Council area will need to register on the Council's new website: Home - Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest District Council is changing the system used for social housing applications
Published: Monday 16 February 2026
Wyre Forest District Council is changing the system used for social housing applications.
If you are seeking housing in Wyre Forest District area, you must re-register onto https://www.wyreforesthomechoice.org.uk/
Properties are due to be advertised on the new system from 31st March 2026. Properties will not be advertised on Home Choice Plus for Wyre Forest area after 24th March 2026.
If you register by 31st March 2026 and your circumstances are unchanged, you will retain your banding and band start date.
Please note that there are approximately 3,000 Wyre Forest applicants. If you do not re-register as soon as possible we can’t guarantee your account will be active for the 1st April 2026.
This does not affect Stratford or Bromsgrove applicants.
Stratford District only - new policy consultation (click on this headline or "View all news" below for link to survey
Published: Monday 26 January 2026
Stratford Council is working towards a new housing register and choice based lettings system covering Stratford District only. The Council’s draft Housing Allocations Policy is open for consultation that will close at 4pm on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Website link here with more information and documentation: Social Housing Allocations Policy Consultation | Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Survey weblink here: Housing Allocation Policy Consultation
Bromsgrove District only - new policy consultation (click on this headline or "View all news" below for link to survey)
Published: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Bromsgrove Council is working towards a new Housing Register and Choice Based Lettings System covering Bromsgrove District only. The Council’s draft Housing Allocations Policy is open for consultation that will close at midnight on Wednesday 14th January 2026.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BDCHousingAllocation2026/