111 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and Housing Capital Programme PDF 303 KB
Report of the Strategic Directors, Resources & Digital and Housing, Environment & Healthy Communities
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Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve:
i. The proposed Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2024/25;
ii. the proposed rent changes from 1 April 2024, in line with the Government’s policy on rent setting;
iii. the detailed proposals for the 2024/25 HRA fees and charges; and
iv. the proposed Housing Capital Programme for 2024/25 and the indicative programme for the period 2025/26 – 2028/29. |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the Council be recommended to approve: |
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The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) as set out in appendix 2 to the report; |
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The 7.7% rent increase from 1 April 2024 as set out in appendix 3 to the report; |
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The HRA service charges as detailed in appendix 4 to the report; and |
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The Housing Capital Programme for the five years 2024/25 to 2028/29 as set out in appendix 5 to the report. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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To set a Housing Revenue Account for 2024/25 that is not in debit as required under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (Part VI). |
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To realise the Council’s policies and objectives in relation to the Housing Strategy to maintain and enhance Council Housing provision in Gateshead. |
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To assist in the delivery of the Council’s vision for Gateshead as set out in Making Gateshead a Place where Everyone Thrives. |