Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy
framework):
(1) The HRA budget for 2022/23 and revised 2021/22 budget as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.
(2) That social and affordable rents (including Shared Ownership) are increased by 4.1% in line with government policy.
(3) That the average General Needs Housing Benefit (HB) Eligible service charge will be £5.04 per week
(4) That the average HB Eligible service charge for Retirement Housing will be £35.85 per week
(5) That the Support charge for Retirement Housing will be £5.44 per unit.
(6) That the average Non-HB Eligible heating charges will be £3.49 per week.
(7) That the average non-HB Eligible water charges will be £3.33.
(8) That Garage rents are increased by 4.86% (September RPI).
(9) To grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio holders for Financial Services and Direct Assistance Service and the Chief Finance Officer to finalise Eastbourne Homes’ Management Fee and Delivery Plan.
(10) The HRA Capital Programme as set out at Appendix 2 to the report.