Hackney South & Shoreditch CLP is sending a resolution to the London Labour Party Regional Conference calling for an end to RTB amongst other demands. The resolution reads: "Conference recognises that the severe shortage of social rented housing is at the root of London's housing crisis. We urge the Mayor, the London Assembly and councils … Continue reading Hackney South CLP calls for end of Right to Buy
This Was Thatcher’s Favourite Council. Now, It’s Pioneering Radical Housing Policy
Aydin Dikerdem, Wandsworth Council's Cabinet Member for Housing explains the new Labour council's housing policy. (The article is reproduced from Novara Media) The first time I ever went inside Wandsworth Town Hall, I was thrown out. I’d come to watch a committee decision on whether my school’s playground and football pitches should be sold off … Continue reading This Was Thatcher’s Favourite Council. Now, It’s Pioneering Radical Housing Policy
Leicester Council declares a housing crisis and calls for an end to Right to Buy
This is taken from a Leicester council newsletter. Radical steps to address the housing crisis in Leicester are being set out in a new action plan by Leicester City Council. The authority is declaring a housing crisis and is calling for urgent action from central Government to ease pressure caused by the growing demand for … Continue reading Leicester Council declares a housing crisis and calls for an end to Right to Buy
Liverpool council resolution on housing emergency
This resolution was passed unanimously at Liverpool Council's meeting last night. Council is appalled at the imposition of rent hikes by private landlords in Liverpool. Councillors and advice organisations are being approached by families who are now having to leave their home because of increased rent. They are at risk of becoming homeless. This is … Continue reading Liverpool council resolution on housing emergency
Labour should commit to ending Right to Buy
Sign our statement Although housing wasn't discussed at the recent Labour conference both the 2019 and 2021 conferences passed housing resolutions which included the call for Labour to commit to ending Right to Buy (RTB). That commitment was included in the 2019 Manifesto. At the 2021 conference Lucy Powell, then Shadow Minister responsible for housing, … Continue reading Labour should commit to ending Right to Buy
“A major expansion of council housing”
“Giving local housing authorities the power to stop council house sales is essential to any hope of dealing with the homelessness crisis” My view is that neither Starmer nor Nandy have any real clue, insight or interest in council housing. The Nandy speech was - frankly - empty rhetoric forgotten before she sat down. Giving … Continue reading “A major expansion of council housing”
Hackney tenants call for rent freeze
A response to the social housing rent consultation I am a housing association tenant living in Hackney, London. I am also the chair of the tenants' and residents' association on the four-landlord estate where I live.At our meetings recently tenants, many of whom are on low incomes, have voiced their serious concerns about making ends … Continue reading Hackney tenants call for rent freeze
Council housing should be Labour’s first housing priority
70% home ownership and 'social housing' as the second housing tenure are conflicting objectives At the recent Labour conference housing did not make it through the Priorities ballot so there was no composite motion debated. The previous four conferences had seen housing coming top in three and second only to the NHS in the other. … Continue reading Council housing should be Labour’s first housing priority
Government social housing rent consultation: deadline October 12th
The deadline for responses to the government's social housing rent consultation is 11.45 p.m. On October 12th. This will determine a maximum rent level for next April's rent increase for 4 million council and housing association tenants in England. Face with the prospect of tenants having a double-digit rent increase the government has recognised that … Continue reading Government social housing rent consultation: deadline October 12th
Right to Buy and “common ownership” are mutually exclusive
“...the idea of a home for life handed on in common ownership to future generations is an idea worth fighting for.” Lisa Nandy What is Labour's position on Right to Buy? Inside Housing reports from the Labour Party conference that “...Ms (Lisa) Nandy was asked at a fringe event where Labour stood on the policy … Continue reading Right to Buy and “common ownership” are mutually exclusive
Labour Campaign for Council Housing 