Tenants help shape policy

Perth and Kinross Council tenants have helped review several of the local authority’s housing policies to make sure they are up-to-date and easy to understand.

Working groups made up of tenants and housing staff looked at the rechargeable repairs policy and common repairs policy last year.

The rechargeable repairs policy sets out a clear and consistent approach to recharging tenants for repairs that they are responsible for during their tenancy.

The common repairs policy relates to mixed-tenure blocks where home owners are jointly responsible with the council for a share of maintenance costs.

Tenants spent time last year examining both policies and their views will be presented to the housing and communities committee on Wednesday, January 29 for approval.

Committee vice convener Councillor Chris Ahern said:“This work in partnership with our tenants reflects the council’s continued commitment to ensuring that the services we deliver reflect their views.

“It’s very important that our policies are reviewed regularly to make sure they continue to meet our business needs and are clear and transparent for our tenants and residents.

“This excellent example of close partnership working with our tenants has resulted in updated versions of these two important policies.

“I’m delighted that tenants were able to get involved and I’d like to thank everyone who took part for giving up their time to help.”

If approved, the updated policies will be available on the council website www.pkc.gov. uk following the committee meeting.