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8th August 2023
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Council housing service charges
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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?
5.99%
2. If different percentage increases are being implemented in different housing estates, please provide any details the council holds
Not applicable.
3. 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)?
2022/23: £2.52 per week.
2023/24: £2.68 per week.
4. 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)?
2022/23: £2.81 per week.
2023/24: £2.97 per week.
5. 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)?
2022/23: £2.92 per week.
2023/24: £3.10 per week.
