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(The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Waste Management)

The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Waste Management outlining the implications of introducing service charges to tenants and leaseholders in the Council’s own stock.  Independent support has been engaged and the professional opinion of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) referenced throughout. The evidence and data, supporting service charges is comprehensive and where relevant is included in this report highlighting the key decisions for Cabinet, namely:-

1. Options for introducing service charges including reference to both an economic impact assessment and equality impact assessment
2. Benefits and risks of introducing either fixed or variable charges
3. Proposed methodology for charging including de-pooling and capping
4. Proposed twin track approach for tenants and leaseholders recognising that the contractual position is different
5. Route map and summary timescales for implementation including statutory consultation arrangement
6. Inextricable links with proposed business modelling for sheltered housing which will detail an option around enhance housing management which is effectively a service charge