Decision details
Housing rent review
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the annual Rent Review proposals and Debt Recovery Policy.
Decision:
RESOLVED – that the Executive:
(i) Approves a 7.7% rent increase for Council-owned social and affordable rent homes in 2024/25, being the lower of a 7.7% increase or the Local Housing Allowance rate;
(ii) Delegates authority to agree the annual service charge to the Head Housing in consultation with the Head of Finance; and
(iii) Approves the Write Off Policy for Housing Service Debts at Annex 1.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Corporate Priorities : A great place to live and work.;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Alison Robinson, Housing Strategy and Performance Manager Email: Alison.Robinson@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276167.
Report author: Alison Robinson
Publication date: 05/02/2024
Date of decision: 01/02/2024
Decided at meeting: 01/02/2024 - Executive
Effective from: 14/02/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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