Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy has singled out CBHA for praise as part of a social housing debate.
The Labour MP was asked for her view on housing associations by 24housing, following comments made by director of think-tank Respublica Phillip Blond at the Chartered Institute of Housing's annual conference in Harrogate. He said that many MPs were frustrated with housing associations.
Stella Creasy said: "... CBHA is based exclusively in Waltham Forest and runs 1,600 properties. With strong resident representation on its Board, it has been an active partner in community projects, for instance providing training for tenants to become youth workers. Last year I worked alongside them, police and the local councillors to respond to a spate of anti-social behaviour, engaging residents in challenging the problems they were experiencing and organising activities to encourage community cohesion.”
She said CBHA embraced involving and empowering local people.
Chair of CBHA Board, Debbie Griggs said: “We are really pleased that Stella Creasey, an important local and national figure, has recognised that CBHA’s resident-led, community-based approach is a successful model for Housing Associations. We’ve know that for years but it’s great to get such influential endorsement from Stella.”
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