Decision details

To consider the budget and make recommendations to the Council as appropriate.

The Executive RESOLVED to recommend to Council that:

1.    the rent level for Council dwellings be increased by up to 4% from the 22/23 level with effect from 1 April 2023 within the permitted guidelines contained within the Government’s rent setting policy;

2.    the service charges in senior living accommodation be increased by4% per week from 1 April 2023 to £20.90;

3.    the recharge for energy costs in HRA properties be increased by 4% per week from 1 April 2023;

4.    the revised HRA Business Plan for 2023/24 to 2053/54 as set out in Annexe 1 be approved;

5.    the approval change for the fees and charges as set out in Annexe 4 is noted

6.    the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programmes as shown in Annexe 5 & Annexe 6 be approved; and,

7.    the financing of the capital programmes be approved in line with the resources shown in Annexe 7.

8.    to deliver the works identified in the maintenance budgets it is recommended that authority is delegated to the Executive Head of Housing, in consultation with the Co-Portfolio Holders for Housing and the s151 Officer, to procure and enter into contracts valued over £100,000 shown in Annexe 8.

Reason: In order to approve the use of reserves and resources to fund Waverley Borough Council’s Landlord Services, the 30 year maintenance programme, deliver proposals for building new affordable homes and stock remodelling.

[This matter is recommended to Full Council for decision.]