I
attended the AGM of the Forthill Tenants Association today and was delighted to
be asked to chair the meeting for the election of a new committee. The tenants association meets every month and
it is a pleasure to attend the meetings as they are always positive and everyone
is committed to improving things in the local area. There are ten places on the
committee (plus two possible co-options) and all ten were filled, making it one
of the biggest tenants associations in Dundee.
Tenants associations are consulted by the housing department on aspects of housing
policy which might affect tenants; they are able to take part in decision
making processes and can influence decisions about housing conditions and
housing related services. Forthill Tenants Association also works closely with
other council departments and organisations to improve the local environment
and community safety.
The
guest speaker at today’s AGM was my former Conservative councillor colleague
Charlie Webster. He gave a well received talk on the Broughty Ferry fishing
community and some of the local characters.
