Decision

R E S O L V E D –
that;
 

A.   
the proposed revenue budget for 2026/27 with a net
contribution to reserves and future capital financing costs of
£3.313m, as shown at Appendix A of the report, be agreed,
subject to approval by Strategy & Resources Committee and Full
Council.
 

B.   
the proposed Capital Programme for 2026/27 in the
sum of £29.865m, as shown at Appendix B of the report, be
agreed, subject to approval by Strategy & Resources and Full
Council.
 

C.  
Social Rents (excluding service charges) and
Affordable Rents (including service charges) for 2026/27 be
increased by 4.8% in accordance with government social rent policy
guidance.
 

D.  
the rent for garages be increased by 4.8% for
2026/27 to produce a standard weekly rent of £16.80 to
tenants, or £20.16 (including VAT) for let to private
tenants.
 

E.   
service charges be increased by 4.8% for 2026/27 to
produce an average weekly charge of £10.72.
 

F.   
Sheltered and Older Persons Service Charges be
increased by 4.8% for 2026/27 to £17.77 and £3.89
respectively.
 

G.  
the PWLB HRA Loan of £3.950m due for repayment
in 2026/27 be refinanced and programmed funding of £14.633m
to finance the capital programme be financed by either internal and
/ or PWLB borrowing.