Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement & Commercial Service, as contained on pages 111 – 132 of the Book of Reports, which sought approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and capital investment programme for the next financial year 2024/25.

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

RESOLVED:

A.       That the rent and service charges set within delegated authority, as detailed in sections 4 and 5 of the report, be noted.

B.       That the 2024/25 HRA budget, attached at Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

C.       That the 30-year capital programme in paragraph 7.2 of the report, be approved.

D.       That, subject to any updated approvals in regard to Tawd Valley Developments, the HRA budgets be added to reflect the HRA share of each scheme cost, as detailed in paragraphs 7.3 to 7.6 of the report.

E.       That the reserves policy set out in appendix 2 to the report, be approved.

F.       That the HRA 30 year business plan in appendix 3 to the report, be noted.

G.      That delegated authority be given to the Director of Transformation, Housing and Resources to take all necessary action to implement the decisions of Council.