Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Housing and Inclusion and the Borough Treasurer.

Consideration was given to the joint report of the Director of Housing and Inclusion and Borough Treasurer, as contained on pages 287 to 306 of the Book of Reports, which provided a summary of the Housing Account financial position.

RESOLVED:    That the report be noted.

(Relevant Portfolio Holders: Councillor Forshaw)

Councillor Forshaw introduced the joint report of the Director of Housing and Inclusion and Borough Treasurer which provided a summary of the Housing Account’s financial position.

It was reported that Appendix B to the report (draft HRA estimates) would be available for consultation purposes prior to the Council considering the matter in February 2018.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED  (A)    That the financial position be noted.

(B)    That the use of the Director of Housing and Inclusion’s delegated authority in relation to rent and service charge changes be noted and endorsed.

(C)    That this report be used for consultation purposes prior to the Council considering this matter in February 2018.

(D)    That the Housing Portfolio Holder be given delegated authority to submit firm proposals to Council on 28 February 2018 to enable the budget to be set.

(E)    That call-in is not appropriate for this item as it is to be submitted to the next meeting of the Executive Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 25 January 2018.