A quick post in relation to the LBTH council meeting Wednesday, 15th April, 2015. A vote was taken at Council resulting in a unanimous passing of the following Emergency Motion.
Emergency Motion in relation item 5.1 on the agenda – Save Our Homes
Proposed by : Cllr Robbani
Seconded by : Cllr Suluk
The Council notes
- The petition submitted by residents on Bruce, Bernard, Carter and Barnett Houses expressing strident opposition to the proposed demolition of their homes
- The allegation by residents that East End Homes are in breach of the stock transfer agreement signed with the Council and considerable turnout at a march opposing demolition last week
- The importance of consultation and involvement of residents in all decisions made that affect them
This Council believes
- That where redevelopment occurs, it should always occur in the interests of residents
- That the petition brought to Council and action by BBC Residents shows the strength of feeling and community among many residents on this estate
This Council resolves
- To support the residents of Bruce, Bernard, Carter and Barnett Houses in asking that East End Homes sticks to the terms of the stock transfer agreement
- To insist upon transparent and genuine consultation in keeping with government guidelines
- To continue both supporting and holding to account all Social Landlords that we work with
- To ask the Lead Member to meet with EEH and representatives of petitioners to discuss the situation
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