David Goldie

Further information on the proposals is available at www.highland.gov.uk/rentconsultation.

David Goldie, head of housing, will be hosting online webinars to explain the rent setting process and will be available afterwards to answer questions.

Council tenants wishing to attend one of these online sessions are asked to email tenant.participation@highland.gov.uk to book a place:

• Rent Consultation Webinar Monday 14th December 2020 10:30am
• Rent Consultation Webinar Monday 14th December 2020 2:30pm
• Rent Consultation Webinar Tuesday 14th December 2020 6:30pm

Councillor Ben Thompson, chair of the housing and property committee, said: “The council is required to consult on council house rent proposals. The consultation this year takes a different form in order to make sure every tenant can comment, while doing so safely.

“This year there have been exceptional costs due to the impact of the pandemic. The proposed rent changes reflect that as well as the need to fund significant ongoing investment and upgrades to 14,000 council houses.

“Responses to the consultation have a direct impact on the council’s rent setting process. I’d encourage everyone to get involved and have their say whether by phone, text or email.”