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Council house debate
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Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »And yet I showed you how single people in the North West were being allocated social housing without priority and after only a few months (weeks in some cases).
clutching at straws....Yes its just a polite way of saying pi55 off you have got no chance of a house.
Its a polite way of saying ' in most cases demand far outweighs the housing stock, you could be waiting years, just forget it and private rent, so we can keep our waiting lists down' Did they utter the words 'your not entitled to a house' no.Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day, and for once I'm inclined to believe Withnail is right. We are indeed drifting into the arena of the unwell.0 -
clutching at straws....
Its a polite way of saying ' in most cases demand far outweighs the housing stock, you could be waiting years, just forget it and private rent, so we can keep our waiting lists down' Did they utter the words 'your not entitled to a house' no.
Do you think it would be easier for me or my friends to get a council house if i stopped working and went and got myself a young slapper and had a 3 or 4 kids with her.0 -
like you said your friends have kids and they were told to private rent. so what are you talking aboutEven a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day, and for once I'm inclined to believe Withnail is right. We are indeed drifting into the arena of the unwell.0
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again another misconception. people who are unemployed ( im talking about my area here maybe wwh can confirm yours) have no preference over those who are employed; It is based on NEED. ie; medical, overcrowding,fleeing domestic violence, supported/sheltered accomodation, adaptational needs etc etc employment doesnt come into itEven a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day, and for once I'm inclined to believe Withnail is right. We are indeed drifting into the arena of the unwell.0
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clutching at straws....
Its a polite way of saying ' in most cases demand far outweighs the housing stock, you could be waiting years, just forget it and private rent, so we can keep our waiting lists down' Did they utter the words 'your not entitled to a house' no.
And yet the length of the waiting list is a considerable factor in the award of grants for new builds. Why would they shoot themselves in the foot like that? Unless Jimmy's friends are telling porkie pies.0 -
again another misconception. people who are unemployed ( im talking about my area here maybe wwh can confirm yours) have no preference over those who are employed; It is based on NEED. ie; medical, overcrowding,fleeing domestic violence, supported/sheltered accomodation, adaptational needs etc etc employment doesnt come into it
Absolutely so. In fact, employment can be used to create a local connection, so could put you at a considerable advantage.0 -
ah yes i forgot about that the s106'sEven a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day, and for once I'm inclined to believe Withnail is right. We are indeed drifting into the arena of the unwell.0
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Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »And yet the length of the waiting list is a considerable factor in the award of grants for new builds. Why would they shoot themselves in the foot like that? Unless Jimmy's friends are telling porkie pies.
Im sure that program about council housing on the tv the other night had somebody say that they try and discourage people from putting their name on the waiting list.
Maybe im wrong but video evidence is available to you if you need to check on that.0 -
Do you think it would be easier for me or my friends to get a council house if i stopped working and went and got myself a young slapper and had a 3 or 4 kids with her.
Well, if it's a house you want, ie family accommodation, then having a family is a bit of a prerequisite. As a single person with no children, you would qualify for a flat. But, as you want the councils to provide housing to meet the current need of the applicant, that should be perfectly agreeable to you.0
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