Council tenants in Midlothian will be asked their views on a rent increase of up to 6% next year as the local authority faces a loss of £580,000 in income.
A public consultation on next year's proposed rent rise will be carried out over the winter with sitting tenants and those on waiting lists invited to take part.
A report to elected members has revealed hundreds of council homes which are classed as 'new builds' and charge a premium rent will lose their status over the next three years reducing the rent that can be collected.
