A range of options to improve existing homes and the provision of additional homes will be considered.

The report, Housing Revenue Account & Council House Rents, asks members to approve the Housing Revenue Budget for 2023-24 and sets out rent options for consideration.

The Housing Investment Programme report sets out proposals to invest £39.9 million on improvements to around 8,500 council homes in 2023/24.

A total of £28.5m will be spent on re-roofing, kitchen and bathroom upgrades and a replacement programme for doors and windows, while £8m has been earmarked to continue the ongoing programme of heating system upgrades to c1,100 council homes and to install more cost-effective and efficient heating systems for tenants in off-gas areas.

A further £3m could also be spent on estate improvements for fencing, wall and path upgrades. Over the next five years, a further 555 new affordable social housing could be built costing £27m.

The meeting can be viewed live from 10am on 23 February.