Decision details

To consider the Housing Revenue Account rent and service charge for 2020/21 and, if agreed, recommend the changes to full Council.

(a)  That Council house dwelling rents for 2020/21 increase by 2.7% (CPI + 1%) over the 2019/20 rent with effect from Monday 6th April 2020. This was in line with current government guidelines and legislation.

(b)  That garage rents, heating, utility and ancillary charges increase by 1.7% with effect from Monday 6th April 2020. This was based upon the September CPI figure.

(c)  That service charges increase by 1.7% with effect from Monday 6th April 2020. This was based upon the September CPI figure.

(d)  That ‘Other committee’ property rents increase by an average of 1.7% from Monday 6th April 2020 in line with the September CPI figure.

(e)  That properties leased from James Elliman Homes increase by an average of 1.7% from Monday 6th April 2020 in line with the September CPI figure.

(f)  That DISH property rents increase by 2.7 % (CPI + 1%) over the 2019/20 rent with effect from Monday 6th April 2020. This was as per the Council’s recommendation to the DISH Board.