Issue - decisions

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR THIS ITEM:

None

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1. Noted the HRA’s current financial position as set out in this report, which set the foundations for the full draft budget for 2026/27 and the 2026/27–2030/31 Business Plan.
   
   
2. Noted that the final HRA 2026/27 Budget and 2026/27–2030/31 Business Plan would be presented to Cabinet on 10 February 2026 to be recommended for approval to the Full Council meeting taking place on 2 March 2026.
   
   

Reasons for Decision

The Council was legally required to set a balanced HRA budget and have a sustainable HRA Business Plan to ensure that it was able to manage and maintain its homes, provide services to tenants and leaseholders, and build much-needed new Council homes.

Alternative Options Considered

No alternative options were considered.