West Dunbartonshire Council tenants will see a 5% rent increase this year which will partially fund a new £50 million investment package to improve living standards.
During last week’s budget meeting councillors were asked to approve the 5% increase for council tenants, those living at the travellers site and lockup rents equating to an average rise of £4.22 each week.
Before the budget meeting residents were asked to complete a survey asking if they would like to see a 4% increase in rent which would maintain all current services or a 5% rent increase which would deliver an additional £50 million of capital investment in existing homes.
