East Lothian councillors unanimously backed a 6.5% rent rise for tenants, despite some wanting a larger increase. East Lothian Approves 6.5% Rent Increase for Council House Tenants East Lothian councillors agreed on a rent increase. The rise is 6.5% for council house tenants. Some councillors wanted an even bigger increase. The council house rent will…
A Heworth resident is in a long dispute with City of York Council over ongoing, unresolved repair issues at her council home. York Resident Faces Seven Year Repair Dispute with City Council Sharon Greenwood lives in a York council home in the Heworth area of the city. She says she asked for repairs for seven…
West Lothian council rent is increasing by 3.5% yearly until 2028, averaging £89.14 weekly next month. West Lothian Council Rents to Rise to £89 a Week on Average West Lothian council rents are going up. The full council agreed on this at a recent meeting. Rents will increase by 3.5% each year until 2028. This…
Swindon council commits £250m over five years to improve council homes, focusing on maintenance and upgrades. Swindon Council Invests £250 Million in Housing Improvements The council will improve local council houses. They plan to invest money each year, ranging from £38 to £66 million, for the next five years. Cabinet members approved these plans on…
A bid to cut a Highland Council rent increase fails. Fears of tenant hardship were dismissed by the administration. Highland Council Rent Hike Bid Fails Amid Hardship Concerns The Highland Council will increase housing rents. It will be an eight percent increase. Some councillors tried to stop it. Fifteen councillors wanted a smaller rise. They…
A Redditch mum is angry after the council denied her house swap request, deeming it overcrowded despite her current living. Redditch Mum Upset After Council Blocks Her Requested House Move My friend Annie lives near Redditch. She is 27 years old. For four years she has tried to improve her home. Annie found someone for…
Swindon council plans significant improvements to its housing stock with a £250m investment over five years. Swindon Council to Invest £250m in Social Housing Improvements The council plans a housing fix. They will discuss it next week. It’s a five-year plan for council homes. Some homes are old, dating back to the 1800s. Many are…