Decision details

To consider the Housing Revenue Account rent and service charge for 2024/5.

(a)  That social & affordable housing dwelling rent increase by 7.7% from 1st April 2024 in line with current national rent setting formula.

(b)  That tenant service charges increase by 7.7% from 1st April 2024 in line with inflation and support the proposal to recover the additional costs currently being incurred by the HRA in respect of actual costs of services and income received.

(c)  That garage rents for council & private tenants and leaseholders increase by 7.7% from 1st April 2024 in line with inflation.

(d)  That it be noted that the HRA 30yr Business Plan & medium term revenue & capital budgets for 2024/25 will be considered by cabinet in February 2024.