This report provides an update on the council
housing budgetary position and seeks Cabinet's decisions on council
housing rent levels for 2026/27 and targets for future years. It
also seeks approval for Cabinet's supporting revenue budget and
capital programme proposals for referral on to Budget council, in
order to complete the HRA budget setting process for
2026/27
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025
Service(s): Housing & Property;
Decision due: 10 February 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Housing
Contact: Paul Thompson, Chief Officer - Resources and Section 151 Officer Email: pthompson@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582603, Joanne Wilkinson, Chief Officer - Housing and Property Email: jowilkinson@lancaster.gov.uk.