LibDem call for tenant ballot gets national backing
December 9, 2010 12:00 AM
Originally published by Islington Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Islington Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat calls for Islington council tenants have a chance to give their views on the future of their homes have this week been backed by a national housing campaign organisation.
At the October meeting of the council Liberal Democrats proposed a ballot of all Homes for Islington tenants asking whether they wanted to bring the current housing management service, run by Homes for Islington, back under direct council control. Labour councillors refused to back the move.
Now the National Federation of ALMOs has written to Housing Minister Grant Schapps MP calling on him to introduce legislation allowing tenants a vote if the future of their homes is being decided.
Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, councillor Terry Stacy, said:
"Islington Labour councillors refused to back the Liberal Democrat idea of a tenant ballot about the future of Homes for Islington. They obviously believe they know best and tenants' views don't matter.
"Now national housing organisations are also saying tenants should be given a voice. Labour is seriously out of step on this issue now.
"Bringing Islington's housing management back to the council could save at least £0.5 million. It's madness to rule it out it in these tough times for councils."
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