tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958311231520405027.post5972461949794334775..comments2023-12-02T08:48:05.495+00:00Comments on Dave Watson: Council Tax freeze leads to higher chargesDave Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001339406583991407noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958311231520405027.post-70196530912590435282013-05-02T18:37:55.984+01:002013-05-02T18:37:55.984+01:00We felt we couldn't omit this data as it has s...We felt we couldn't omit this data as it has such a big impact on disposable income. We should also remember that the HRA ring fence is only one way. There is no prohibition on councils moving surplus cash from higher rents into the general services account.Dave Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001339406583991407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958311231520405027.post-38647638330134816652013-05-01T18:31:23.355+01:002013-05-01T18:31:23.355+01:00Interesting report, but it implies that increases ...Interesting report, but it implies that increases in council house rents are directly related to Council Tax freezes. In fact the Housing Revenue Account is ring-fenced and should not be affected by freezes in revenue to the general fund (i.e. Council Tax). The Scottish Government website gives some informative data on council rents here ... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Housing-Regeneration/HSfS/HRA2008-09Fiona Campbellhttp://www.fionaccampbell.co.uknoreply@blogger.com