Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Rent and Service Charges 2026/27

January 20, 2026 Strategy and Resources Policy Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the rent and service charge setting for 2026-27, including the implementation of service charges for lift maintenance and communal utilities, and noted the government's decisions on rent convergence to be applied once agreed.

Full council record
Purpose

To seek approval for the proposed rent and
service charges 2026/27.

Content

The Committee for Strategy and Resources
Committee (unanimous vote in favour):

1.     
Approved the rent and service charge setting for 2026-27 and
implementation of service charges for lift maintenance and communal
utilities.

2.     
The Committee noted the Government’s decision on rent
convergence in the Autumn budget and further January 2026 update
and apply rent convergence once agreed.

Supporting Documents

01. Housing Revenue Account Rent Setting and Service Charges 2026-27 Committee Report.pdf
Appendix B2 - EqIA HRA Budget Rent and Service Charges 26-27.pdf
Appendix B1- EqIA HRA Budget Potential Uplift 26-27.pdf
Appendix C - Environmental Impact Assessment - Rent Setting and Service Charges.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes