Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Rent and Service Charge Setting and Key Housing Challenges

December 12, 2023 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
Full council record
Purpose

To consider and
approve the rent setting policy for 2022-23 in relation to Housing
Revenue Account Properties.

Content

RESOLVED –
 

1)   
That approval be given to increase rents by an average of
£6.10 per week (7.7%) and service charges payable by between
0.08p and £1.52 per week (7.7%) for social housing from 1
April 2024.

2)   
That approval be given for charges for Extra Care Services –
Intensive Housing Management to increase by between £2.05 and
£5.22 (7.7%) and Extra Care Services – Night Care
Service to increase by £1.58 per week (7.7%).

3)   
That the national and local financial challenges as outlined in the
report, in preparation for the HRA budget discussions in January
2024, be noted.

Supporting Documents

Rent Setting Report to Cabinet 12th December 2023.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date12 Dec 2023
Subject to call-inYes