Issue - meetings

COUNCIL RESOLVED  -

(i)

That the 4.1% rent increase from 4 April 2022 be approved.

(ii)

That the HRA service charges be approved.

Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve the proposed rent changes from 4 April 2022, in line with the Government’s rent setting policy and the detailed proposals for the 2022/23 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) service charges.

RESOLVED -

That the Council be recommended to approve:

(i)

The 4.1% rent increase from 4 April 2022 as set out in appendix 2 to the report; and

(ii)

The HRA service charges as set out in appendix 3 to the report.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To contribute towards setting a Housing Revenue Account for 2022/23 that is not in debit as required under the Local Government and Housing Act1989 (Part VI).

(B)

To realise the Council’s policies and objectives in relation to the Housing Strategy to maintain and enhance Council Housing provision in Gateshead.

(C)

To assist in the delivery of the Council’s vision for Gateshead as set out in Making Gateshead a Place where Everyone Thrives.