If you are concerned about rogue landlords, a constant stream of new noisy neighbours who you never meet or you think a local house may have been converted into a cannabis factory, there will be an open event to listen to your views which will take place at Hexagon Theatre, on 10th February 2009 from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
Reading has a disproportionately high level of privately-rented accomodation, with about 20% of households in the town compared to about 11% nationwide (just look through every issue of the property pages for confirmation).
Any issues surrounding this area of housing policy (mismanaged waste, planning enforcement issues and parking problems etc) will therefore have a major impact on the quality of life in our town. The new leadership in the council executive has recognised this fact and have instigated a policy review process to help develop the new system for preventing problems and complaints arising rather than solving them after distress and worry has been caused.
Rob White says insulation is important.
Update: Reading Evening Post has followed up on the announcement, quoting Cllr Ricky Duveen (LibDem, Tilehurst), chair of the environment scrutiny panel, who said:
“We will be looking at a range of issues including the condition and supply of private rented housing, houses of multi-occupation and environmental impacts such as parking and waste issues.
"We want to hear thoughts from tenants and landlords on improving services and looking after the local environment.”
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