Rent Level Consultation 2025-26

We asked tenants, tenants and residents groups and ELTRP for their view on our proposals to increase rents.  The Council know that decisions they make about tenant's rent and how we spend the money we collect is extremely important during these challenging financial times.  Striking a balance between keeping rents affordable and being able to maintain services for our tenants is important for the council and more vital than ever before.   

With this in mind the council consulted on a proposed 7% rent increase, explaining this increase would allow the council to continue to maintain services and target areas of investment.

Of those who responded to our consultation:

79% were happy with the level of consultation and information they get about the annual rent increase.

75% said they thought the rent they pay is good value for money.

50% agreed that they think it is right to increase our rents.

36% agreed with the proposed increase of 7%.

All the feedback received was added to a report to inform the Elected Members of  the outcome of the consultation.   Taking all of this into account, the rent level for 2025/26 was agreed at a meeting of the Council on 18th February 2025 where Councillors agreed to a 6.5% rent increase from 1st April 2025.   This is the only feasible option if we want to continue to improve our existing stock and meet our statutory requirements.

We will write out to all our tenants informing them of the outcome and the planned increase to their rent charge for 2025/26.