Decision - Housing Revenue Account Budget 2009/10

To agree the budget estimates including savings proposals, reserve levels, rent and service charge levels, and the Housing Revenue Account for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 2009/10 and recommend approval by Cabinet and Full Council.

That Cabinet recommend that Council;

(1)   Agree the  budget for 2009/10 as shown in Appendix 1;

(2)   Agree the individual rent increases and decreases in line with rent restructuring principles as determined by the Government;

(3)   Agree the changes to fees and charges as detailed in paragraph 3.14 to 3.20;

(4)   Authorise the Director of Adult Social Care & Housing to implement the new rents, fees and charges, but with delegation to make any minor amendments which may appear to be appropriate in particular cases; and

(5)    Authorise the Director of Adult Social Care & Housing to prepare and place on deposit the statement of proposals, estimates and other particulars as required by Section 76 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.