Housing Rents and Service Charges 2026-27
December 16, 2025 Executive (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...the Executive approved a 4.8% increase in Council dwelling rents, garage rents, and service charges, effective from April 1, 2026, and delegated authority for further rent increases on non-convergent properties to align with convergent rents.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider the report on the Housing Rents & Service Charges 2026-27.
Decision
Agreed:
RESOLVED that the Executive approves:
(1) the increase of Council dwellings rent by 4.8% from 1 April 2026;
(2) the increase of Garage rents by 4.8% from 1 April 2026;
(3) the increase of Service Charges by 4.8% from 1 April 2026; and
(4) in principle, an additional increase in rents for non-convergent properties to bring them into line with convergent rents over a period of time, with the precise level of any such additional increase be delegated to the Strategic Director for Corporate Resources and the Strategic Director for People and Communities, in consultation with the Leader and the relevant Portfolio Holder.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Related Meeting
Executive - Tuesday 16th December 2025 5.30 pm on December 16, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 16 Dec 2025 |