URL: https://democracy.croydon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2653

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Request for the Executive Mayor and Cabinet to agree the increase in social rents & associated tenants services charges in line with the governments Social Housing Rent Policy.

Content: Request for the Executive Mayor and Cabinet to agree the increase in social rents & associated tenants services charges in line with the governments Social Housing Rent Policy. For the reasons set out in the report the Executive Mayor and Cabinet, RESOLVED:   2.1      to agree the social rents increase of 4.8% from April 2026 based on the Government’s Social Housing Rent Policy (applying September 2025 CPI 3.8% + 1%)   2.2       to agree the request to set the tenants service charges increase at the same level as the rents (4.8%) for the financial year 2026-27.   2.3       to agree the continuation of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) hardship fund aimed at assisting tenants who are financially impacted by the 2026-27 rent increase, subject to obtaining a further Direction in appropriate terms from the Secretary of State.   2.4       to agree the increase to the garage rents and parking spaces at the same level as the rents (4.8%) for the financial year 2026-27.   2.5       to agree the request to set the increase in the caravan site plot charges at the same level as the rents (4.8%) for the financial year 2026-27.   2.6       to note the continual implementation of the Social Rent Policy flexibility to social rents. This enables an additional 5% above formula rent to be charged in general needs accommodation and 10% in supported housing on relets.   2.7       to note that there will be additional service charges levied on specific properties after the introduction of new contracts.   2.8       to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing, in consultation with the Executive Mayor and the Cabinet member for Homes, to make adjustments to the service charges levied and enhancements to extra care services.   2.9       to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing, in consultation with the Executive Mayor and the Cabinet member for Homes, to adjust the rents and charges of our sheltered housing.

Date of Decision: February 11, 2026