A London council has agreed to remove Section 106 and
stock transfer rules on a housing association-owned block that ensured it
remained as over-50s accommodation only. Brent Council’s cabinet has decided to
tweak restrictions on the John Barker Court development to allow Network Homes
to let or sell homes at the site to people of all ages. A report to the cabinet
claimed that the restrictions “are preventing the council from being able to
nominate people on the waiting list who are in need of housing, regardless of
their age”. Read more on Inside Housing.
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Tom Allan
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*Glenisla, Angus:* Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so.
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