Board Members Quit ALMO After Row

A row between a Somerset ALMO and a tenants’ group has led to the resignation of six board members. The relationship between the Homes in Sedgemoor board and Sedgemoor Tenants’ Voice (STV) broke down earlier this year over the extent of the group’s remit as a consultative group within the organisation.  Following unsuccessful attempts at third-party mediation, the board passed a vote of no confidence in STV on September 3. But a further dispute at the meeting over perceived interference by the district council resulted in the resignation of six of the board’s 10 members, including chair Lynda Price. This means the board is currently unable to function under the terms of its constitution, meaning all policy decisions are on hold. Read more on Inside Housing.