Council tenants in Newark could see their rent increase by over £200 a year if new plans are approved. Newark and Sherwood District Council is proposing to increase rent across all of its properties by 5% from April.
The average increase would cost tenants an extra £4.22 a week – or £219 a year. As of November 2022, the council had 5,441 tenants.
But Conservative Councillor Tim Wendels, portfolio holder for homes and health, said the move would affect the 35% of tenants who do not claim benefits. He said the council would also create a £300,000 fund to support tenants who struggle with the rise.
