Decision details

To consider the Housing Revenue Account Budget for the 2020/21 financial year

That Council be recommended to approve the following:

1)          The Housing Revenue Account budget;

2)            Council house dwelling rents be increased by 2.70% effective from April 2020 in line with the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2015;

3)            Garage rents be increased by 2.38% effective from April 2020 in line with Council fees and charge;

4)            Shared Equity Rents will be increased by 2.43% based on September RPI, effective from April 2020;

5)            Tenant Service Charges are set in line with estimated costs;

6)            The Housing Major Repairs (capital) programme for 2020/21 as set out in Appendix B;

7)            Sheltered room guest charges for 2020/21 remain at £9.50 per night per room.