Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that –   (a)      the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 (Appendix 1 to the report) and the Housing Stock Business Plan (Appendix 2 to the report) be adopted;   (b)      rents for Council dwellings be increased in accordance with the Welsh Government Policy for Social Housing Rents by 4.3% to an average weekly rent of £117.31 with effect from Monday 6 April 2026;   (c)      the additional report (Appendix 3 to the report) on the considerations taken into account when deciding on the recommendation be noted, and   (d)      Cabinet confirms that it has read, understood and taken account of the Well-being Impact Assessment (Appendix 4 to the report) as part of its consideration.