THE UNIVERSITY of York plans to increase campus accommodation fees once again in October 2007. Rents on en-suite rooms and standard rooms will increase by 6% and 7% respectively, bringing the average weekly price for campus accommodation to £71.54.

In a recent meeting between YUSU and University officials, the price rises were attributed to the “generally increasing costs” of maintenance. Goodricke, Langwith, Derwent and Vanbrugh Colleges have all been prioritised for renovation.

Further rent increases in subsequent years have not been ruled out by the University. Plans have also been put in place to incorporate internet access costs into the yearly sum for accommodation.

Rich Croker, YUSU President, and other YUSU committee members debated with University officials over the changes during the meeting, and a vote against the proposal tabled by YUSU was carried.

This notwithstanding, the decision was referred to a higher committee which overrode the previous vote. The YUSU Welfare representative Amy Foxton opposed the changes and said “while rents are increasing year on year, the student loan isn’t increasing”, resulting in a greater number of students finding themselves increasingly in debt.

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