Through this consultation, tenants can offer their views on how their rent money is spent and hold the council accountable for maintaining and improving essential services.

Rent funds nearly all of Angus Council’s housing services, and covers the costs of essential repairs, new council housing developments, home improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and estate improvements. The proposed rent increase factors in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation measure plus an additional percentage, balancing affordability with the need to maintain and enhance services.

The Housing Revenue Account Tenants Group – which comprises housing and finance staff as well as tenant representatives - has developed three proposed rent increase options for Angus Council tenants to consider: 5.2%, 6.7%, and 8.2%.

These options aim to deliver the important services and improvements tenants need, while keeping Angus rents among the most affordable in Scotland (ranking as the fifth lowest among Scottish local authorities and the lowest social rent in Angus).

The consultation begins on Friday, 1 November.

A spokesperson for Angus Council said: “We want our tenants to review information on how their rent is used and how the proposed increase may impact on future services. By completing the survey, tenants can directly influence decisions and will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher.”