Housing stock transfer: communications and perceptions
South Cambs District Council is spending a great deal of money on a consultation exercise concerning the possibility of Council housing stock transfer, known as ”Housing Futures.”
In spite of the vast resources put into the exercise, many residents feel in the dark. A number have contacted Susan to express disappointment with two drop-in sessions recently organised by the Council in Histon and Sawston - impossible to get to for those without a car. Susan has requested a drop-in information session for Council tenants in Meldreth and Shepreth, to be held at a convenient venue. The Independent Tenant Advisor will be visiting to answer questions on September 30th from 4:30-6:00 in the Elin Way, Meldreth, Community Room. If you would like to attend but have transport difficulties, the Council has said it can help with this - please let Susan know. Equally, a home visit can be arranged.
The other concern expressed by residents is the perception that stock transfer is a ‘done deal.’ At Cambourne, Lib Dem councillors have critised the Tory administration for helping to promote this perception in their choice of wording in literature going out to tenants. In fact, we are told, stock transfer cannot happen unless tenants vote in favour of it. Lib Dem councillors have pressed the administration to ensure that tenants know they have a choice: to transfer stock, or to retain it.
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