Stephen Morgan MP is inviting constituents to his next Cuppa and Chat event on Saturday 7 November to discuss renters’ rights and housing conditions in Portsmouth, and what further action can be taken.
The coffee morning, taking place from 10:30am to 12 noon, will also be attended by a panel of experts that will be sharing information and answering questions on this topic in an informal setting over light refreshments.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas and concerns for Mr Morgan to take back to Westminster.
The event, which will be in Fratton, action taken by the Government to address the availability and conditions of housing here in Portsmouth, including:
- Public control of housing to be increased to ensure housing serves and supports those most in need in communities
- Local authorities to be provided powers and resources necessary to address rogue landlords who fail to invest in properties with compulsory purchase of homes that fall below acceptable standards and where landlords have refused to make improvements
- Strengthening local authority powers to take over empty homes and rent them cheaply to families
- Removing the right to buy from new build homes for 35 years to give local authorities confidence to build again
- New equity loan scheme to provide first-time buyers with support to be able purchase new-build homes with only 2.5% deposit
- Raising the standard of renting homes to protect tenants against damp, mould and other dangerous conditions
Constituents can sign up to attend the coffee morning here.
Attendees will be notified of the venue ahead of the event, the day before.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said:
“In recent years, I have heard from countless people across our city about the difficulties that they have had to experience in their own living situations, whether as renters or as those still in need of a safe and secure home.
“That is why I welcome that this Government is continuing to take action that ensure households across the UK have the stability that they need by empowering local authorities and putting power and money back in people’s hands.
“I remain committed to listening to the views and ideas of constituents on this issue and look forward to hearing their experiences and suggestions directly so that I can continue to take action for Portsmouth people both locally and in Parliament.”
