Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That the current system, whereby council home rent levels are effectively set by central government, be noted.

                        (ii)        That Officers be requested to progress plans which would allow the Council to take more direct control of housing revenue decisions, including rent levels.

REASON:      To enable the Council to set rent levels that take account of tenants’ ability to pay, and to use rent revenues to benefit York residents.

(ii) That Option 1 be approved, with the average rent increases of 6.4%.

REASON:      To ensure a balanced Housing Revenue Account.