Decision details

It was resolved to approve the following –

·                The rent increase of 2.7% on all general rent units in line with the Welsh Government rent policy on collection over 51 weeks.

·                An increase of £1.00 per week for the rent of all garages.

·                That the service charges costs as noted in section 6.3 of the report be applied to all tenants who receive the relevant services.

·                The administration of the Rent Support Scheme – a local scheme to support tenants who are in financial difficulty.

·                That a letter be written to Welsh Government stating that the increase in rents is insufficient to enable the HRA to finance the increased costs as a result of additional employer NI contributions following the Budget announcement, WHQS2023 standards and building cost inflation.