Decision details

To seek Member approval for a CPI + 1% increase in

dwellings rents in 2020/21 and for the proposed garage

rents and other service charges, an annual uplift of 2.7%

in 2020/21 with the exception of Extra Care services –

Intensive Housing Management which has a proposed

annual uplift of 2% and Extra Care services - Night Time

Security, which has a proposed annual uplift of CPI +1%.

1)    That approval be given to the proposed dwelling rent, garage rent, service and other charges by CPI (Consumer Price Index) +1%, as set out within the report, with effect from 6 April 2020, in order to ensure a balanced Housing Revenue Account which is compliant with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

2)    That approval be given to charges for Extra Care Services – Intensive Housing Management to be uplifted by 2% and Extra Care Services – Night Care Services uplifted by 2.7% (CPI +1%), in line with other charges.