Did you ever read the 2011 Lambeth Council Housing Commission report?
http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=30576
Interesting points from that report that leap out…
(25) Lambeth Council to identify a number of empty properties which can be used, as part of an apprenticeship scheme, to train individuals and give them an opportunity to learn a trade. This work should start in September 2011.
– was this ever done?
(26) Lambeth Council should use a small amount of its existing short life properties to pilot co-operative housing. This work should start in September 2011.
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(28) Lambeth Council should build on the evidence presented to the Commission to develop options for co-operative housing models to form the starting point for discussions with tenants that are interested in this option for their estate.
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“As part of the budget setting process, by February 2012, Lambeth Council should make a decision as to whether it will ring-fence capital housing receipts so that this income is always re-invested in the council’s housing stock and in improved neighbourhoods for residents.”
– I guess that was a “No” then!!!!