Decision details

Decision:

Recommended to Council (8 February 2023):

(1)  That the proposed HRA revenue budget for 2023-24, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

(2)  That a rent increase of 5%, be implemented.

(3)  That the fees and charges for HRA services for 2023-24, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.

(4)  That a 3% increase be applied to garage rents, which is in line with the wider Council policy on fees and charges.

Reason(s):

To enable the Council to set the rent charges for HRA property and associated fees and charges, along with authorising the necessary expenditure to implement a budget, this is consistent with the objectives outlined in the HRA Business Plan.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

None.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.