Decision details

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

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to increase the rents by an average of £5.19 per week (7%) and service charges payable by between 0.03p and £1.30 per week (7%) for social housing from 3 April 2023.

2)    That approval be given to the charges for Extra Care Services – Intensive Housing Management to increase by between £1.07 and £4.44 (7%) and Extra Care Services – Night Care Service to increase by £1.35 per week (7%) due to increases to the National Living Wage.

3)    That the national and local financial challenges outlined within the report in preparation for the HRA budget discussions in January 2023 be noted.