Tenants to help shape future of city housing

The aim of the strategy is to improve the  ways tenants can participate in decisions on housing and related services in  their communities. It builds on previous tenant participation  events organised by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Tenants Federation such  as the annual Tenants’ Conference.

Councillor Cammy Day, Housing Leader for the  City of Edinburgh Council (pictured above), said: “This strategy is an open invitation to tenants  to give us their views on what really matters to them. They have an important  role to play in how the Council provides housing and other related  services. It’s important that tenants have a voice  and this strategy gives them the opportunity. By taking part in the  decision-making process they can help contribute to the development of quality  housing in this city. There are undoubtedly some huge challenges  ahead and we are always looking at creative and innovative ways to deliver more  social and affordable housing in the city. With the help and support of our tenants we  can be confident that future challenges will be tackled together.”

Betty Stevenson, Convenor, Edinburgh Tenants  Federation, said: “Volunteers from Edinburgh Tenants Federation have worked  tirelessly with the Council to agree the content of the strategy and this is the  culmination of a lot of hard work. We look forward to working with the  Council to ensure there are better housing conditions  and services by involving tenants in decision making.”