Islington Leaseholders AssociationResidents 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
Islington Leaseholders Monthly Meeting is
Wednesday 09 November 2011
Islington Town Hall Chambers
time
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting Dr Brian Potter Chairman ILA
Guest Speaker:- 2 Legal Representative from “LEASE”
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
w. ila.org.uk
t. @ilaorguk
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..
The ILA will have stall at the Highbury Leaseholder and Freeholder Open Day
Tuesday 29 November 2011 3pm-7pm.
The Crescent Suite, 70 Ronalds Rd., London N5 1XA
Presentation at 6pm. LEASE ( independent Advisory service) and your managing agents will also be there.
Drop by if your in the area.
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
w. ila.org.uk
t. @ilaorguk
QUICK UPDATE ON THE PETITION: Although the Council’s website only notes 1,655 signatures we have collected a further 600+ paper forms (and counting) which takes out total to date to approximately 2,400. The petition continues to grow and will be presented to the Council in November before the Council Executive make their decision on the future management of our homes.
IMPORTANT AND URGENT:
This coming Saturday 1st October, there is an Islington Residents Convention at the Assembly Hall (Islington Town Halls, Upper Street, N1) from 10am – 2pm (light lunch provided). Attendees will be given an opportunity to express their views (we are told) on the future management of our homes. Registration for the event is required: If you can attend, please sent an email confirming your attendance to:
simon.elkington@islington.gov.uk
Join the Disband HFI Campaign crew for pre-residents convention coffee at the Workers Café (across from the Town Hall, Upper Street) from 9.15am
“Because Islington’s residents together deserve better – Disband HFI – Islington says bring council housing back under Council control.”
Yours faithfully,
Disband HFI
Islington Leaseholders Association
Have a STALL at Angel Canal Festival Fair on
Sunday 4th September 2011
time: 11am to 5pm
Please try to attend…have a great time
You can download form here – thanks for all your support so far, Disband HFI
Bring Back Directly Managed Council Housing in Islington.www.DisbandHFI.org.uk