Report of the Service Director Communities & Customer is attached

Contact: Paula Mawson  Tel. 01743 256794

It was proposed by Councillor James Owen, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Leisure and seconded by Councillor Jeremy Blandford that the report and the recommendations contained therein be received and agreed.

RESOLVED

That Council:

1.    Approve the adoption of the revised tenancy agreement, reflecting updated regulatory requirements and incorporating amendments made to ensure alignment with current industry standards, particularly within Section 3.4 (Repairs, Maintenance and Alterations).

2.    Approve the transition from a 48-week to a 52-week rent charging model, aligning rent payments with Universal Credit and Housing Benefit cycles to improve tenant budgeting and financial resilience.

3.    Approve the updated service charge schedule and annual review process, ensuring transparency and clarity for tenants regarding their obligations and entitlements

4.    Approve the proposed implementation timeline, with the new tenancy agreement and rent model to take effect from April 2026.

5.    Delegate authority to the Service Director – Communities and Customer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing & Leisure, to make any minor amendments to the proposed tenancy