Decision details

Agreed

That:-

(1)         rents of Council dwellings are reduced by 1% from 1 April 2016;

(2)     garage rents remain at their existing levels from 1 April 2016; and

(3)     service charges remain at their existing levels, with the exception of charges specified below from 1 April 2016

(a)              1.2% increase in respect of cleaning communal areas in line with anticipated rises in cleaning contract costs;

(b)              3.5% increase in respect of fire alarm testing in line with rises in maintenance and monitoring contract costs; and

(c)              5% increase in respect of repair costs in line with Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) rates.

Reason for Decision:

As set out in the report.