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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Tayside Tenants “The motion is that this Congress believes that Scottish Public Sector Housing is in a deep crisis, which the policies of Stock Transfer, PFI and PPP can only intensify. Major Scottish cities, such as Dundee, face population decline, which is being answered by often inappropriate, rushed policies of mass demolition of public housing stock." written by Tayside Tenants Stock transfer’ is what can only be called a dogma of New Labour leaders just as it was of the leaders of the old Torrie Party. There is few practical argument for it, so the Scottish Executive, like the British Government has resorted to what many housing activist would call blackmail – no funding for repairs unless tenants vote yes some would say. written by Tayside Tenants While the city planners strive towards a new image of high tech industries and executive offices, what of the people that actually live there. written by Tayside Tenants The Butterburn and Bucklemaker Tenants Association wanted to know what excuse the council was using in order to demolish their homes, so they thought they’d ask them. A document prepared for the council meeting with regards to the demolition prepared by council officers referred to an independent consultants’ report. The Butterburn and Bucklemaker Tenants Association doubted if many councillors had actually read the report, but the tenants association thought that they should. So they asked to see it. << previous page 1 next page>> |