Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

Councillor Brown introduced the Communal Heating Recharges 2016/17 report which sought agreement for the proposed heating charges in Council properties with communal heating systems for 2016/17.

            A drop in kilowatt hour (kWh) usage had been evident in 2015/16 compared to the previous year due to a mild winter and energy efficiency improvements to properties such as external insulation.  This had resulted in an income surplus to the majority of the communal heating accounts and that surplus, which ranged from £25 to £124, would be reimbursed to tenants affected in the coming weeks.

            In addition the Council had been able to purchase gas this year at a significantly reduced price.

            The table in the report set out recommended heating charge decreases for 2016/17, based on actual usage in 2015/16 and cost estimates for 2016/17.

            The Chief Executive commented that heating charges would be variable each year but the authority would continue to be as efficient as possible.

RESOLVED:

That a decrease to the weekly heating charges for communal properties be approved.