Thank you for your request dated 30 March 2023, we have treated this as a Freedom of Information request. You have asked for the following information; please see our responses below in blue:

 

  1. What is the average percentage increase in service charges being imposed on council housing tenants in general needs housing (excluding those in temporary accommodation) in 2023/24 compared to 2022/23?

General service charges within general needs have increased by an average of 32% compared to 2022/23. 2022/23 service charges had increased by 3.52% prior to the previous year.

 

  1. If different percentage increases are being implemented in different housing estates, please provide any details the council holds

N/A

 

  1. What is the average service charge that the council charged for one-bedroom general needs council homes in 2022/23 and 2023/24 respectively (preferably excluding temporary accommodation units)?
  • £4.64 in 2022/23

 

  • £6.86 in 2023/24

 

  1. What is the average service charge that the council charged for two-bedroom general needs council homes in 2022/23 and 2023/24 respectively (preferably excluding temporary accommodation units)?
  • £3.91 in 2022/23
  • £5.74 in 2023/24
  1. What is the average service charge that the council charged for three-bedroom general needs council homes in 2022/23 and 2023/24 respectively (preferably excluding temporary accommodation units)?
  • £3.70 in 2022/23
  • £4.98 in 2023/24

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