Purpose

To consider the report on the Housing Rents & Service Charges
2026-27.

Content

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.