Decision details

RECOMMENDED:

(a)         that the Housing Revenue Account budget as set out in Appendix 1 of Report Item 7 considered by the Cabinet, as amended by the increase in the contribution to capital supporting the Housing Strategy to £9,091,000,  be agreed;

(b)     that from 3 April 2017 a reduction in rents of 1% from the 2016/17 rent level, in accordance with Government requirements, be agreed;

(c)     that from 3 April 2017 an increase of 1.25% in hostel service charges be agreed;

(d)     that from 3 April 2017 no change in older persons’ accommodation service charges be agreed;

(e)     that from 3 April 2017 no increase in garage rents be agreed; and

(f)      that a 2017/18 Housing Capital Programme of £15.290m, as set out in paragraph 6.1 of Report Item 7 considered by the Cabinet, be agreed.