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New government threats - tenants fight back
SHORT-TERM TENANCIES PLAN PROVOKES OUTRAGE
A government consultation to end our security of tenure, just launched, has already provoked outrage - see press.
They want to leave the choice up to councils - and DCH is calling on all local authorities to refuse to use fixed term tenancies, to reject means testing and higher rents, and not to evict due to arrears caused by new Housing Benefit cuts; some councils have already agreed.
We need to protest loudly and actively against these proposals, so organise now. The consultation is shortened and runs over Christmas, ending on 17th January 2011: tenant, union and community groups need to be informed immediately in order to respond quickly. Download, read and circulate our briefing

Join the next protest against the cuts and attacks - 15th December outside Downing Street, jointly organised by DCH, the Council Housing Group of MPs, and several other organisations, as 'Housing Emergency'. Organise local protests if you can't get to London. See leaflet for details. We are also planning a big rally and lobby
http://www.defendcouncilhousing.org.uk/dch/

of Parliament in February 2011, keep an eye on the website for details.

Its worth protesting...
The government is under massive pressure to drop its outrageous proposals to cut housing benefit. Already Ministers have annouced delayed for existing tenants, bringing forward cuts for new tenants. This crude attempt at divisiveness will not head off growing opposition. Government advisors and civil servants have added further severe criticism.

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Decent Homes Cash for NO votes
The government has announced money towards decent homes where tenants have rejected privatisation.
It's a victory for all of us who fought against the three privatisation options - but they need to increase the amount so all tenants have the decent homes we were promised by 2010. Full proposals here.

Rents to Rise above Inflation
The government plans to increase rents next year by 6.8%, which is 2.2% higher than inflation. They accuse us of being scroungers and layabouts - but then treat us as a cash cow and help themselves to our money! This increase will raise the robbery from our rents to nearly £2 billion a year.

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For background information on the demand for the 'Fourth Option' for council housing and who supports the campaign see www.defendcouncilhousing.org.uk



DCH briefing on the attacks to our security of tenure

DCH open statement against the cuts and attacks; and
list of signatories


Campaign newspaper


House of Commons Council Housing Group report of inquiry to government's 'Review of Council Housing Finance'

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