Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the implications arising from the introduction of the new Welfare Reform and Work Bill, the new Housing and Planning Bill, and also from the announcements made in the Comprehensive Spending Review for the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan be noted.

2.   That the proposed strategy and policy changes to ensure the long term viability of the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, as outlined in Section 6 of the officer’s report be approved.

3.   That further reports are brought to Cabinet as further mitigation actions are developed, and as the full implications of Central Government policies become known.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To deliver a sustainable HRA Business Plan

The Housing Manager submitted a report to advise Cabinet of the implications arising from the introduction of the new Welfare Reform and Work Bill and the new Housing and Planning Bill, and also from the announcements made in the Comprehensive Spending Review; and to recommend the adoption of a strategy and policy changes to mitigate the impacts of these on the long term viability of the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the implications arising from the introduction of the new Welfare Reform and Work Bill, the new Housing and Planning Bill, and also from the announcements made in the Comprehensive Spending Review for the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan be noted.

2.   That the proposed strategy and policy changes to ensure the long term viability of the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, as outlined in Section 6 of the officer’s report be approved.

3.   That further reports are brought to Cabinet as further mitigation actions are developed, and as the full implications of Central Government policies become known.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To deliver a sustainable HRA Business Plan.