Purpose

Housing Services provide statutory and non-statutory services where reasonable costs can be recovered. The updated charging policy details which services are subject to a charge and what they are.

Decision

To adopt the Housing Services Charging Policy 2023, attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

Reasons for the decision

The rationale of the uplifted charges is supported by the following principles. Firstly, that it is either a statutory requirement or reasonable to make the charge. Secondly, that the costs are set at recovering some, or all, of our expenditure associated with the activity which have increased, rather than generating a surplus. Finally, that the charges are articulated in a policy that is clear, accurate and freely available.

Alternative options considered

None.