Tina1979 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8125663.stm Why is it so bad to give social housing to locals, before ppl moving into the area ? maybe i have misunderstood, but ive been trying to get a 3 bed council house for 6 years, and so far im still at the bottom of the waiting list And yet ppl moving into the area, are offered the housing straight away Ive lived in Warrington all my life, and would like to remain here, with all my family... But it seems the only way to afford to live in Warrington, is to move out of the area for a few years, then come back !! Does taht seem backwards to anyone else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 because of the law as it stands whereby the council must look at sert criteria and consider the same before allocating. The equality act being rushed through parliament at the moment will definately make GB's promise illegal without criteria i.e. no positive discrimination allowed except if you are being employed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Put in simple terms, if people are on a waiting list then they have a home whilst people who move into the area (for whatever reason) haven't. The homeless get priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Tina, nip across to Calais, get a lift back, under a truck, and you should get fixed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina1979 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Tina, nip across to Calais, get a lift back, under a truck, and you should get fixed up! LOL Gonna have to i think !! Ive been homeless !! There is still a waiting list for that too !! And i have 2 young children.. It seems it must be perfectly legal to discriminate against locals !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Take the kids to Town (dressed in rags), then sit on the Council steps begging - should do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LymmParent Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Where are you currently living? If you are in a house or flat and waiting because you want a room each for the kids, then that isn't going to move you above a family with more children or no roof at all, so there's not a lot you can do and not much chance of success. If, on the other hand, you're in one room at a B&B, then you can pressure on the basis that your children are suffering. Local Councillors, MPs, MEPs, Social Services - if you get some or all of them hassling over your case, then things might move. Best of luck, anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifles Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 If you can get in touch and more importantly get a positive response off Local Councillors, MP's, MEP's or Social Services then you are one lucky lady. Don't hold your breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina1979 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Ive managed to rent a place now... but wont be able to afford it for long !! When i last spoke to them , me and the kids were sharing 1 bedroom in my dad's house... The kids are aged 8 & 9 ( boy and girl ).. They told me i had a roof over my head so there was no priority !! Wasnt a nice situation to be in tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Got to give it to you Obs you never miss an opportunity to spread crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Does taht seem backwards to anyone else ? taht seems backwards to me,yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Fertilizer Kyje, needs to be liberally spread for good growth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Very good Obs Took awhile for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Took a while to notice the snipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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