Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose: This seeks agreement on the rent increases that will be applied to the Council's social housing.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive agree to:   (i)             Approve a 4.8% rent increase to Social Rents and affordable rent homes in 2026-27, with the increase limited to the prevailing Local Housing Allowance rate; and (ii)           Delegate authority to agree the annual service charge to the Head of Housing.