Purpose

To present for consideration the draft Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 30-year Financial Business Plan and the proposed HRA Budget for 2026/27.

Decision

(a)       That the HRA budget for 2026/27 as set out in the report, be considered;

(b)       That the proposed minimum rent increase of 4.3% be approved;

(c)        That the garage rent increase of 4.3% be approved;

(d)       That the increase in service charges to full cost recovery be approved;

(e)       That the pressures and efficiencies set out in Appendix A be noted; and

(f)        That the proposed HRA Capital programme for 2026/27 be approved.