What you said

The consultation was open for 2 weeks and we received 407 responses.

Question	Agree %	Neutral %	Disagree %
The Council is consulting on applying the 2025/26 rent increase based on the September 2024 CPI inflation level plus 1%. Do you agree with this proposal?	20	21	59
The Council is consulting on applying the 2025/26 service charge increase at the September 2024 CPI inflation to most service charges. Do you agree with this proposal?	20	23	57
The council is proposing that there is no increase to Furniture Pack service charges for 2025/26. Do you agree with this proposal?	52	29	19
Grounds Maintenance - For 2025/26, the Council is proposing a £1 per week increase for all tenants (and leaseholders) receiving the service. Do you agree with this proposal?	29	24	47
Communal Cleaning -For 2025/26, the Council is proposing a £1 per week* increase for all tenants (and leaseholders) receiving the service. Do you agree with this proposal?	29	34	37
Utility recharges - For 2025/26 the Council proposes to align the utility service charges with forecasted 2025/26 costs for residents at Parkland View, Kestrel House, Whitecross Gardens and Rebecca House.	24	53	23
Council tax - For 2025/26 the Council is proposing to introduce a new service charge, to charge residents living in emergency or interim accommodation for the council tax on the property.	33	24	43
Carelink - For 2025/26 the Council is proposing to introduce a new service charge to Council tenants in receipt of the Carelink service, at a cost of £130 a year. This is the equivalent of £2.50 per week over 52 weeks, or around £2.71 per week over 48 weeks.	19	26	55