Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
1. That the updated financial business plan be approved, as recommended by Cabinet Committee: Housing.
2. That the proposed rent increase for 2026/27 of 5.26% to £1100 per month be approved.
3. That the move to a dynamic renting model following the implementation of the renters rights Bill in May 2026 be approved, allowing for prevailing market rents to apply to individual units at the point of relet.
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Kevin Harlow, Finance Manager: Housing Email: kharlow@winchester.gov.uk.
Report author: Kevin Harlow
Publication date: 12/02/2026
Date of decision: 12/02/2026
Decided at meeting: 12/02/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 20/02/2026
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