Housing consultation drop-in sessions taking place next week

Three housing drop-in sessions will take place next week where people can pop along, find out more and ask questions about the consultations that are taking place. Tenants, people on the Housing Register and local residents are being asked for their views on proposals to change the Sheltered Housing Support Service and Allocations Policy and Tenancy Strategy.

The three drop-in sessions will take place on:

• Monday, 16 July, 10am to 12 noon in the Court Room, at the Guildhall
• Thursday, 19 July, 2pm to 4pm in the community room, Goldcrest Court, Goldings
• Saturday, 21 July, 10am to 2pm at the Market Square, Northampton town centre

Councillor Mary Markham, Cabinet member for housing said: "We are proposing to make changes to the Sheltered Housing Support Services and the Allocations Policy and Tenancy Strategy. The changes could affect you and I would urge people to come along to one of the drop-in sessions which will be taking place over the next few weeks to find out more and have a say on the proposals.”  As well as the two drop-in sessions, a presentation will be made about the consultations at the Disabled People’s Forum and the Diverse Communities Forum. People attending the forums will also be able to ask questions about the proposed changes.

The Disabled People’s Forum takes place on Tuesday, 17 July and begins at 5.30pm in the One Stop Shop at the Guildhall. The Diverse Communities Forum takes place on Wednesday, 18 July and begins at 6.30pm in the Godwin Room at the Guildhall.

Information about the consultations and the questionnaires is available on the Council’s website by visiting:

Sheltered Housing: www.northampton.gov.uk/shelteredreview

Allocations Policy and Tenancy Strategy: www.northampton.gov.uk/consultations

Anyone who has concerns about the proposed changes or would like further information can call 0300 330 7000 or email consulthousing@northampton.gov.uk