Social Housing In Gateshead Could Be Brought Back Under The Council's Control

Housing services in Gateshead could be coming back under council control. Gateshead Council's cabinet has agreed to consult on proposals to bring housing services back inhouse. This follows an independent review of housing in the borough, currently provided by Gateshead Housing Company. This means the council is now beginning a formal consultation on bringing back responsibility for the management and maintenance of the housing stock to the authority. Coun John Adams, cabinet member for housing said: “The Gateshead Housing Company was set up in 2004 to help unlock funding through the Government’s Decent Homes Programme which has now ended.” Read more on the Gateshead Chronicle website.

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