I don’t normally flag this type of TV campaign up but getting empty houses back in use and families re-housed is worthwhile and Wales is in desperate need of family homes given the sluggishness of both Government's on the matter over the years.
The campaign also has the added advantage of targeting devolved Minster’s and Welsh MP’s as well as the Prime Minister and UK Ministers over housing policy.
One of the main ideas to emerge from George Clarke of Restoration Man fame is the creation of a cheap loan scheme to enable local authorities and private landlords carry out refurbishments to empty houses to get them in liveable standards which enables tenants to live in a better home and have a lower rent.
Yes such a scheme would be open to abuse by bad landlords, but so are most things if you’re that way inclined but it shouldn’t stop people trying.
If you want to sign the petition that will go among other to Carwyn Jones it’s here and the campaign video and website is here
The second programme is on Channel 4 tonight at 9pm and the first programme is on 4oD catch up service.Any source
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