You can watch Dispatches Channel 4 TV programme reporting on Tremlett Grove Leaseholders being overcharged by Islington Council . It’s available online here
The Dispatches website comments pages on the programme has been busy. here
Residents will pay almost £1billion into the hands of big business and banks as a result of expensive contracts agreed by Islington Council.
Treasury figures obtained by the Gazette show £358million was borrowed from Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schemes, which will rocket to £1.3 billion – almost four times the initial outlay – by the time it is paid off in 2037.
This means £943million extra will be paid by Islington taxpayers, though this figure does include maintenance on the projects for the length of the contracts. more
LEASEHOLDER NITTY GRITTY – What do you do about it?
Twice now, my leaseholder neighbour living upstairs has sent water through my ceiling to drip on my furniture and carpets. First their faulty toilet, then their washing machine overflowed. Actually, the leaseholders were different because the upstairs property changed hands between the two events. More..
Islington Leaseholders Monthly Meeting is
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Islington Town Hall Chambers
time
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting Dr Brian Potter Chairman ILA
Guest Speaker: Ms Patricia Napier
Please tell all leaseholders on your Estates and in Street
properties to attend especially those who do not have email.
Dr B.S. Potter ILA Chairman
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