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
Greyhound Opening was a sheltered housing scheme from the post-war years, situated in the city centre. Featuring 25 small adapted homes around a green, with tree shaded gardens, this very heaven for John Betjamin was designated for redevelopment into 100 flats and houses, on the recommendation of, well, Kristine Reeves. The occupants, hitherto paying £69 per week rent and living alone by requirement of the … 
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