Peter T Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Aren't these the same options that were put to Resident Associations et al when the debate about housing stock first took place? If I remember correctly, the option of the council assuming control again was on the cards then. The present situation and the return to the council were thought to be the better options as it kept it in house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cllr Paul Kenny Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Agree with the majority of Obs comments. However, Right to Buy will not go - it has been very popular with tenants who aspire to home ownership (at a healthy reduced market rate). Council's should be given the legal power to build new council homes. The 'so called 4th option'. It is clear that the options pursued to date have simply not worked. With thousands on the housing waiting list with little or no chance of securing a tenancy government must act now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 There was, in the past, huge pressure by this Government to sell off all the housing stock, and the LibCons and tories were gagging to do it, thus getting a quick buck, quick fix. But as we've seen, this was myopic, as the wheel has turned full circle and we now have a housing crisis. The problem then, as now; was that an in house option isn't viable, unless central Government commits to sustaining it financially, or empowers Council to borrow on the open market to fund social housing provision. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Originally posted by Cllr Paul Kenny: BazJ - I now understand (from council officers)that the Cromwell Ave/Calder Rd junction is provisionally timetabled for switch-on on 7th February. The delay has been caused by Christmas traffic flows (officers thought it unwise to commission during this period), and arranging the go-live date with external engineers & suppliers. Its now the 12th and still no lights..... just shows you that even councillors can get things wrong Good job those responsible don't do the Christmas lights in town or it would be bloody May before Our Kerry could switch them on! [ 12.02.2008, 22:52: Message edited by: BazJ ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Try ringing the Highways Section; and hope the guy who deals with it, doesn't leave the Council by the time you next ring them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agamemnon1 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Getting back to the thread I hear that Estate management boards is another option ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ah but will they result in more affordable social housing. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Clearly there is only one (tried and tested) option; providing central Government subsidises low rent accomodation (which they do for MPs!); and allows Council's to borrow on the strength of their existing assets in order to embark on new build programmes; and that is to return to "in house" Council control. It's not just about housing, it allows other social services to be delivered holistically by having a joined up service provider. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 ?23,000 a year doesn't seem that low rent to me Observer. Maybe they should give them a Council flat in Tottenham etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 But where is there left to build? Most of it is already earmarked by Barretts et al!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Twue; which raises the possibility of Councils buying up all those "private" sector properties that folk can't afford, then renting them out at affordable rents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Originally posted by observer: Twue; which raises the possibility of Councils buying up all those "private" sector properties that folk can't afford, then renting them out at affordable rents. They have already bought some of the Cantilever ones and rent them out to Poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBain Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Originally posted by Observer: TwueWhen did you turn into Tweety Pie? :biggrinbounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Too much Jonathan Woss on TV!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 The licence money has to go somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 IF the Council are ever allowed to CPO all these speculatively built properties; I hope they're going to get them at knock down prices; after all it's now a buyers market?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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