Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 9, 2025

Purpose:

Content: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS ITEM:   None   RESOLVED:   That Cabinet: Noted the HRA’s current financial position as set out in this report, which set the foundations for the full draft budget for 2026/27 and the 2026/27–2030/31 Business Plan. Noted that the final HRA 2026/27 Budget and 2026/27–2030/31 Business Plan would be presented to Cabinet on 10 February 2026 to be recommended for approval to the Full Council meeting taking place on 2 March 2026. Reasons for Decision The Council was legally required to set a balanced HRA budget and have a sustainable HRA Business Plan to ensure that it was able to manage and maintain its homes, provide services to tenants and leaseholders, and build much-needed new Council homes. Alternative Options Considered No alternative options were considered.