From EAC website “Over 60 members of the local community attended the event to learn more about the future of housing in East Ayrshire. Delegates attended workshops on Homelessness, Housing Asset Services and Rent Setting and presentations were given by Elizabeth Morton, Depute Chief Executive/ Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services and Chris McAleavey, Head of Housing. As part of a packed programme delegates could also speak to representatives from a range of agencies and services including Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, NHS and East Ayrshire Credit Union.”
I was sad to read that the attendance at the annual conference has taken a nose dive this year. As for the NHS, SF&R and the credit union, what have they got to do with housing policy? Looks like housing did it again, fill the day with useless nonsense; take up all the time with speeches from overpaid egotistical officials and limit any opportunity to voice dissent.
On other matters:
I am still waiting for Fiona Lees to contact me regarding the meeting she agreed to at the request of Willie Coffey. I know I said leave it till after Christmas but come on, we are into June!! Maybe the topic for discussion is not to your taste?
Newlands Drive Housing Phase 2;
I was surprised this week to find not one but three tenants did not have a clue what I was talking about. Strange as it seems, they did not know that 16 homes were being built outside their front door starting around October if planning permission is forthcoming. As a result, we plan to inform all tenants and get an idea if there are any objections over the next week. Personally my view is that Cllr Coffey has no qualms about the loss of recreational green space for the schemes children. And before I get emails about the title above asking what the phase 3 proposal is, could I suggest you ask Willie Coffey.