We want you to have your say on the proposed rent increase for 2024-25.

The cost-of-living crisis continues to affect residents across South Lanarkshire, and the Budget Scrutiny Group (BSG), which is made up of tenant representatives and council officers, have once again been involved in the design and co-ordination of the rent consultation programme.

The consultation programme commenced earlier this month with a meeting of the BSG and senior council officers.

Discussions took place on rent affordability, the council’s business plan and the proposed rent increase.

Tenants will have the opportunity to participate in the consultation programme, through a range of face to face and online meetings, with the main focus the online survey, which will be available on the council’s website and widely promoted.

A tenant led event will be held in December 2023 to close the consultation programme. The South Lanarkshire Tenant Development Support Project (SLTDSP) will facilitate the event, which will give tenants the opportunity to come together to discuss issues and have their say.

Tenant representative David Downie, said: “As we continue to deal with the ongoing high costs of food, fuel and energy, tenants should take this chance to get involved and have their say on the proposed rent increase for 2024-25 and the council’s proposed investment priorities.”

The views gathered during the consultation will be included in a report to Housing and Technical Resources Committee early in 2024, where approval for the rent increase will be sought.

For more information and to have your say, keep an eye on the council website as well as social media (Facebook and X pages).

If you are interested in attending the closing event, please email Hannah Beaton at SLTDSP.