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Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2026-27

Content: RESOLVED:   That Cabinet:   1.     Approved the HRA revenue budget for 2026/27 as set out in the table at paragraph 103.   2.     Approved the updated 30-year HRA Business Plan Model for Revenue and Capital Programmes, as set out in Appendices 4 and 5.   3.     Approved the following capital programme budgets and funding:   a)    HRA Asset Management, Landlord Services, Housing Improvement Digital Programme and Street Lighting upgrade (HRA) from 2025/26 to 2030/31 of £329.728m as set out at paragraphs 77-84. b)    Housing Development from 2025/26 to 2030/31 of £247.730m as set out at paragraphs 85-92. c)     An increase to the HRA capital programme from 2025/26 to 2030/31 of £9.972m, as set out in paragraph 92.   4.     Approved the following rent increases:   a)    The social and affordable rent increase of 4.8% (Sept CPI +1%) to existing tenants and formula rent for new social rent tenants as set out in paragraph 51 and Appendix 2 (based on 52 collection weeks) with effect from 6 April 2026. b)    A rent increase of 4.8% to HRA owned hostels and dwellings, used as temporary accommodation with effect from 6 April 2026 as set out at paragraph 61. c)     A rent increase of 4.8% to properties at Leamington Park leased from Peabody and formula rent for re-lets with effect from 6 April 2026 as set out in paragraph 62. d)    An increase in garage rents as set out in this report at paragraphs 63-65 (based on 52 collection weeks) with effect from 6 April 2026. e)    The increase in commercial property rents as set out in paragraph 66.   5.     Approved an increase in tenant service charges, as set out in paragraphs, 68-72.   6.     Approved the 2026/27 Fees & Charges schedule for HRA tenants and homeowners, as set out in Appendix 3.   7.     Approved that the council consults on the use of Rent Flexibility for re-let and new build social rents.      REASONS FOR DECISION AND OPTIONS CONSIDERED:

Date of Decision: February 11, 2026