Barnsley Council tenants set for rent increase

By Danielle Andrews, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 6th Jan 2022, 13:35 BST
Updated 6th Jan 2022, 14:31 BST
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A four per cent rent increase could be on the cards for council tenants in Barnsley as part of the annual budget proposals.

The increase, which puts a one per cent rise on top of an inflation figure of three percent, would add an average of £3.35 per week to rent bills.

This is the maximum that rents can be increased in 2022/23 in line with Government policy.

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The proposals are set to be presented to Barnsley Council's cabinet at their next meeting on January 12.The proposals are set to be presented to Barnsley Council's cabinet at their next meeting on January 12.
The proposals are set to be presented to Barnsley Council's cabinet at their next meeting on January 12.

The proposals are set to be presented to Barnsley Council’s cabinet at their next meeting on January 12.

If approved as part of the budget, the increase would raise the average weekly council rent from £81.76 to £85.11.

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