Decision details

The Council Meeting has approved:-

(i)         An increase in the average rent of 4.9% for dwelling rents;

(ii)        An increase of 3.7% for garage rents;

(iii)       Service charges increasing as outlined in paragraph 3.2;

(iv)       A 3.7% increase in Carecall Charges;

(v)        A 3.7% increase in Warden Charges; and,

(vi)       The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2014/15 as set out in Appendix 1.

None.

Councillor Stuart Corris declared a personal interest as his wife was a member of the Board of Stockport Homes.

Councillors Christine Corris, Paul Porgess, Maureen Rowles and Alanna Vine declared a personal and prejudicial interest as members of the Board of Stockport Homes.

Councillor Martin Candler declared a personal and prejudicial interest as his daughter was employed by Stockport Homes.

Councillors Tom Grundy, Mags Kirkham and Maureen Rowles declared a disclosable pecuniary interest as tenants of Stockport Homes

Councillor David White declared a personal interest as his employer undertook contracts on behalf of British Gas which was referenced within the report.

Those councillors declaring personal and prejudicial interests and disclosable pecuniary interests had been granted a dispensation in respect of these matters by the Standards Committee.