Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to approve a 4.8% rent increase for social and affordable dwelling rents, an increase in shared ownership and hostel rents by 4.8%, and an increase in service charges as detailed in the report.
summary: The decision at stake is the variation of rents and service charges for dwellings held in the Housing Revenue Account.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve rent and service charge increases for dwellings in the Housing Revenue Account.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as rent increases can impact tenants financially and may lead to dissatisfaction among stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council tenants", "Shared ownership tenants", "Hostel tenants"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.crawley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=848
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Decision to vary the rents and services charges of dwellings held in the Housing Revenue Account.
Content: Decision to vary the rents and services charges of dwellings held in the Housing Revenue Account. RESOLVED That the Cabinet approves: a) a rent increase of 4.8% (CPI+1%) increase for social and affordable dwelling rents. b) an increase in shared ownership and hostel rents by 4.8% (CPI+1%). c) an increase in service charges as detailed in section 6.4 of report CH/233. Reasons for the Recommendations Approving the proposals set out in 2.2 will enable the Council to maintain a healthy Housing Revenue Account in line with its 30-year plan and maximise income from rents and services provided to its tenants.
Date of Decision: February 4, 2026