Tories Give Good Reports But Don’t Offer the Support
Whilst Duncan Smith is warning,
Council estates have become "broken ghettos" and urgent Government action is needed to ensure that their residents do not become tenants for life, an influential group will warn this week. (Telegraph 30th November 2008)
What is happening locally?
What is happening in YOUR Community?
House sales in Telford are down by 66%
Repossessions in Telford have seen a 10% increase in the County Court
The Private rented sector accounts for approximately 18% of Telford Properties
Social Housing accounts for approximately 22% of Telford Properties
A fundamental difference between Social Housing and Private Tenancy is cost. To be a Social Housing Tenant you give the promise of being a good tenant, but to go into Private Rented Housing, you give the same promise but often need at least £1000.
These were some of the issues discussed at the Telford Housing Summit. Unfortunately, the Conservative Administration chose not to attend, they gave apologies, but never allowed any of their members to attend as they were not informed.
The Conservative administration, made a great issue about the housing Summit, offered full support, but when push came to shove, FAILED TO DELIVER.
Effectively, Leader Councillor Andrew Eade chose to turn his back on those
Facing Repossession even though it is increasing
The 66% fall in Housing sales
And 40% of residents who rely on the Private Housing Sector and The Social Housing Sector.
So, if you fall within this 40%, having your home repossessed and seeing the value of your home falling, we can clearly confirm that The majority of the Conservative Administration, including Councilor Andrew Eade and MP Mark Pritchard couldn’t careless, as both failed to attend.
But next year, they will increase your Council tax and continue to take their money from the tax payer.
MP Mark Pritchard recently emailed me saying,
“Rather than falling into danger of making housing a political issue locally, if at all, your aim should be fired at Gordon Brown”
As I pointed out to MP Mark Pritchard, I would only get ignored by those in London and I had tried to contact him as my MP, but he and his office also ignored the issue and continued to do so, his absence at the Telford Housing Summit displayed that.
I have emailed Councilor Andrew Eade with regards the Telford Housing Summit, in a polite but frank communication, he is really showing his true colours and must apologise and explain why he and his cabinet failed to support such a vital issue that affects so many in such a wide variety of ways.
The residents throughout the Borough will be given the opportunity to have their say in 2009 on the Telford Housing Summit Report, it has been recognized, that they would not have been afforded this opportunity if MP David Wright did not take the lead on this vital topic.
