Rent Increases
Hillingdon Council recently defeated a motion to pause commercial rent increases, as Camden Council considered potential rises for council housing tenants.
Hillingdon Council recently defeated a motion in September 2026 that sought to pause rent increases for local businesses and review its approach to commercial tenants. Councillor Jan Sweeting had highlighted instances of businesses facing increases of over 100%, with some backdated for up to four years, according to a story from September 2026. The motion was lost by 19 votes to 30 at a Council meeting.
Separately, Camden Council discussed potential rent increases for council housing tenants in Kentish Town for April 2026, as reported in November 2025. The Kentish Town District Management Committee considered the possibility due to financial pressures on the council's Housing Revenue Account, while awaiting government consultation results.
Councils are addressing financial pressures on their Housing Revenue Accounts, which can influence decisions on social housing rents. Croydon Council, for example, approved a £572 million investment plan for its Housing Revenue Account in February 2026 to improve its housing stock, according to a March 2026 story.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council defeated a motion to pause rent increases for local businesses in September 2026. Source
- The Hillingdon motion was lost by 19 votes to 30 at a Council meeting on 24 September 2026. Source
- Councillor Jan Sweeting highlighted businesses facing rent increases of over 100%, backdated up to four years. Source
- Camden Council discussed potential rent increases for Kentish Town council housing tenants for April 2026. Source
- Croydon Council approved a £572 million investment plan for its Housing Revenue Account in February 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.