Decision details

RESOLVED that –

(a)    if the financial position changes prior to Council considering the HRA budget on 11 February 2020, the Chief Executive be authorised, in consultation with the Housing Portfolio Holder, to adjust the forecast / budget, including the use of reserves; and

(b)    Cabinet thanks the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the work they have undertaken, and continue to undertake, in supporting the development of the forecast / budgets and agrees the comment of the Housing Portfolio Holder in response to the one comment made by the Committee as set out in this joint report.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL that a 2.7% increase in dwelling rents in 2020/21, along with the detailed HRA Budget proposals for 2020/21, as set out in Appendices A to D of the Joint Report be approved.