The Government has just issued a consultation paper (available here) on extending the TSAs regulatory role to local housing authorities. Whilst the document is expressed to be a consultation, the tone of the document suggests that the Government is already minded to take such a step. April 2010 is expressly identified as the likely date for the new regulatory function to commence. The headlines include:
- the TSA being asked to focus on “landlord services” (repairs, maintenance and customer services) and not wider strategic functions;
- where the TSA has evidence of poor performance, it will be empowered to commission an investigation and require further information to be provided. Conversely, where
Yes, Nottingham, home of Robin Hood, who stole from the rich to give to the poor. Or, alternatively, home of the (now ex) director of operations, Tyron Brown who gave a larger council home to the (subsequently suspended) vice chair of the ALMO holding all former council properties, Chris Burnell.
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