Decision details

Councillor N Pryce-Roberts introduced the report of the Head of Housing, Procurement & Commercial Services, which sought feedback to enable the Council to set its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and capital investment programme for the next financial year 2024/25.

The Minutes of the Landlord Services Committee (Cabinet Working Group) and the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:

A.    That the financial position be noted and consideration given to the budget matters set out in this report.

B.    That the use of the Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources delegated authority in relation to rent and service charge changes be noted.

C.    That consideration be given to the comments received from the committees and working group above when finalising the HRA budget proposals to be approved by Council on 28 February 2024.

D.    That the Housing Portfolio Holder be given delegated authority to submit firm proposals to Council on 28 February 2024 to enable the budget to be set.