Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that:   It was recommended that Council:  Increase the weekly rent for Council dwellings by 4.8% from the 2025/26 weekly rent charges, effective from 1 April 2026, within the permitted guidelines contained within the Government’s rent setting policy; To approve an increase to all service charges and utility charges of 4%, To approve the proposed HRA revenue budget for 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, To approve the revised HRA Business Plan for 2026/27 to 2055/56 as set out in Appendix 1, To approve the fees and charges for HRA services for 2026-27, as set out in Appendix 4 to the report, To approve the HRA capital programmes as show in Appendix 5 and 6.