Agenda and draft minutes

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The Cabinet Member will advise of any items they have decided to take as urgent business.

None.

The report will seek Cabinet Member approval for increased service charges in sheltered/supported housing schemes, as part of a range of savings identified under the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan 2015-2018. The report will also seek Cabinet Member approval for the mitigation and support arrangements for residents affected by the increased service charges.

The Cabinet Member considered a report that sought  approval for increased service charges in sheltered/supported housing schemes, as part of a range of services identified under the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan 2015-2018. The report also sought Cabinet Member approval for the mitigation and support arrangements for residents affected by the increased service charges.

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet Member:

I). Noted the outcome of the consultation in respect of increased service charges in sheltered/supported housing schemes (as set out in appendix 3 and paragraphs 6.8 – 6.11 of the report).

II). Noted the results of the Equalities Impact Assessment (as set out in appendix 4 and paragraphs 8.10 – 8.14 of the report).

III). Approved the increased service charges in sheltered/supported housing considered by the Cabinet in February 2015, effective from 1 April 2016 (as set out in paragraphs 6.9 and 6.10 of the report) with these increases being included in the HRA Business Plan and 2016/17 HRA budget to be submitted to Cabinet in February 2016.

IV). Approved the mitigation and support arrangements for residents affected by the increased service charges in 3.3 above, (as set out in paragraphs 6.12 – 6.18 of the report).

To consider any items of Urgent Business admitted under Item 2 above.

N/A.