Decision

Policy Updates: Rent Setting, Voids, Recharge, Repairs

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose: To update the policies and provide a clear understanding of how social housing will be managed.

Content: RESOLVED THAT:   1.    the Rent Setting Policy (Appendix 2) is approved;   2.    the Recharge Policy (Appendix 5) is approved;   3.    the Empty Homes (Voids) Policy (Appendix 8) is approved;   4.    the Repairs and Maintenance for Tenanted Properties Policy (Appendix 11) is approved.  

Supporting Documents

Policy Update - report.pdf
Appendix 2 - Rent Setting Policy 2025 v 3.pdf
Appendix 4 - Rent Setting Policy 2025 - EIA.pdf
Appendix 5 - Recharge Policy 2025 v3.pdf
Appendix 7 - Recharge Policy 2025 - EIA.pdf
Appendix 8 - Empty Homes Voids Policy - November 2025.pdf
Appendix 9 - Empty Homes Standard 1.pdf
Appendix 10 - Empty Homes EIA.pdf
Appendix 11 - Repairs Policy v1.1 - November 2025.pdf
Appendix 13 - Repairs Policy equality_impact_assessment12nov2025.pdf
Appendix 3 - Rent Setting Policy 2025 - Tenant Summary.pdf
Appendix 6 - Recharge Policy 2025 - Tenant Summary.pdf
Appendix 12 - Repairs Policy Summary - November 2025.pdf

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.00 pm on December 16, 2025