Purpose

To consider the recommendations

Decision

RESOLVED THAT:

1. 1.    the interim HRA budget proposals for 2023-24 (shown at Appendix 2) for consultation, including a proposed rent increase of 7.7% and changes to other rents and charges as detailed within the report, is approved;
2. 2.    the proposed HRA capital programme for consultation, as shown at Appendix 3, and the detailed capital programme in Appendix 4, is approved;
3. 3.    the revised HRA forecast for 2023-24 is noted;
4. 4.    authority is delegated to the Executive Director for Finance, Assets and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets, to determine and approve any additional material that may be needed to support the presentation of the interim budget proposals for consultation;
5. 5.    consultation responses are sought by 31 January 2024.