Member Question for 19 Jan 2022 Housing Committee

From: Councillor Platts

A recent presentation to Area Housing Panels outlined an investment of £4.457m to deliver on various priorities including addressing fuel poverty concerns for tenants. In light of the recent news reports that households can expect to see a severe increase in energy costs as the UK's energy price cap is reassessed, with suppliers due to increase prices in line with costs; can the Council confirm whether this figure needs to be increased? Will the Chair consider writing a joint letter to Government Ministers supporting the removal of VAT on fuel?

Councillor Platts