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Sustainable Communities and Local Lettings Plans (Sensitive Let) Bernicia is committed to the concept of sustainability and this is reflected within its organisational culture. A sustainable community is ideally one that represents a broad spectrum of ages and needs. It should not be heavily representative of any specific need or group. A sustainable tenancy is one that has the likelihood of continuing with or without support where identified. The Director, Housing Services can implement local or special lettings plans for designated schemes to achieve a sustainable community. These plans and agreements may not only be used for new schemes but for existing areas to enable neighbourhood centred initiatives to manage special circumstances such as crime, drugs or anti-social behaviour. Each designated scheme will be reviewed on a six monthly basis to ensure the local or special lettings plan remains valid. In line with Bernicia's tenancy agreement rent payment is expected in advance. Properties are allocated prior to repairs and compliance checks therefore may not be ready for immediate occupancy..