Decision details
Housing Rents and Service Charges 2020-21
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Report on the Housing Rents & Service Charges.
Decision:
Agreed |
RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-
(1) the increase of Council dwelling rent by 2.7% from 1 April 2020; (2) the increase of garage rent by 2.7% from 1 April 2020; and (3) service charges remaining at their existing levels with the exception of charges specified below from 1 April 2020:-
(a) 5.9% increase in emergency light testing in line with routine testing costs and additional installations; (b) 2% decrease in respect of the Older Persons’ property service charge due to vacant posts; (c) 0% increase in water charges in respect of Magdalen Gardens in line with contract prices; (d) 5% decrease in respect of door entry systems in line with system maintenance costs; and (e) 5% increase in fire alarm charges to reflect the contract for weekly fire alarm testing.
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Reason for Decision: |
As set out in the report.
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Report author: Michelle White
Publication date: 15/01/2020
Date of decision: 14/01/2020
Decided at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Executive
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