Decision details
Rent Setting Policy Statement
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request Cabinet adopt the rent setting policy statement.
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve Brent Council’s new Rent Setting Policy attached as Appendix A to the report.
(2) To approve all social rent properties being re-let at full formula rent, subject to compliance with the Rent Standard 2026 and any applicable rent caps or regulatory requirements.
(3) To approve ending discounted London Affordable Rent levels on re-let, with eligible properties being let at the full London Affordable Rent applicable at the commencement of each new tenancy.
(4) To note that proposals relating to rent flexibilities would be brought back for consideration as part of this financial year’s budget report, following consultation with residents.
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 November 2026
Reason Key: Affects more than 2 wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Spencer Randolph, Director - Housing Services Email: spencer.randolph@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2546.
Report author: Spencer Randolph
Publication date: 10/11/2026
Date of decision: 09/11/2026
Decided at meeting: 09/11/2026 - Cabinet
Date comes into force if not called in: 17/11/2026
Call-in deadline date: 16/11/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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