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Treatment of council tenants exposes a blatant disregard for democracy |
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Read Hélène Mulholland's article on the government's policy of forcing council tenants to make the Hobson's choice between "privatisation" or living in underfunded council "ghettos". Council tenants who democratically choose to keep the council as a landlord are punished by being denied housing funds.
Many tenants prefer to stay with their accountable council rather than an unaccountable alternative. They don't want their homes to switch hands and believe such a move would threaten the long-term security of tenure and rent levels. Defending council housing has proved an eye-opener for all concerned. A report published last year by the local government regeneration agency revealed the tactics being used. As part of plans to transfer properties on the rundown Ocean estate in Tower Hamlets to a housing association, "housing partners and community leaders will also work to undermine the aims and integrity of those campaigning against the transfer", the document stated.
See: http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1676760,00.html |
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