Changes to rents approved by Lincoln councillors
Leading City of Lincoln councillors have agreed on changes to rent payments for tenants living in council housing.
At a meeting of the Executive on February 22, plans for a reduction of an average weekly rent for general purpose accommodation from £70.94 in 2015-16 to £70.23 per week for 2016-17 were approved.
The savings for tenants equates to 71p per week over the course of a year.
At a meeting of the council's Executive this evening, a reduction of one per cent on general needs accommodation rent has been approved
— Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) February 22, 2016
However, councillors approved a rise in rents for those living in supported accommodation, which includes domestic violence refuges, hostels, and accommodation for people with disabilities.
At a meeting of the council's Executive this evening an increase of 0.9 per cent on supported accommodations rents has been approved
— Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) February 22, 2016
Tenants of these properties will be asked to pay an extra 70p per week, with the average weekly rent rising from £70.73 in 2015-16 to £71.43 in 2016-17.
At a meeting of the council's Executive this evening an increase of three per cent on council garage rents has been approved.
— Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) February 22, 2016
Council garage rents will rise by 3%, bringing the charge to £7.35 for 2016-17, an increase of 21p per week.
