You've probably see the news already in the Adver
We have 10,500 properties and the consultation is asking what tenants want to do for the future, stay within Council control or move into control of a non for profit organisation, such as a housing association.
There is a Swindon wide information day to be held on Saturday, January 17, from 11am to 3pm, at the Steam Museum in Kemble Drive.
In Parks there is going to a public meeting on February 19th @ 6.30pm, in the Reuben George Community Centre, on Cavendish Square.
Hopefully all tenants will find out all the information and vote whichever way they believe would be best. It is a hard desision. One thing in the favour of leaving the council would be that there would be no national subsidy payment so more of the rent paid would stay local and could be used to improve the housing stock. We give about £9 million at the moment and that would most likely rise next year.
But then we need full information on the implications of leaving the council, what it's like to be under a housing association too to ensure we hear all sides.
No immediate decision needed, they'll be plenty of talk and debate I'm sure.
If I don't blog before, have a very Happy Christmas 
Just a quick note about the recycling and rubbish collections -
As PARK SOUTH's normal day is Christmas day, the collection will be made instead on Tues 23rd.
AS PARK NORTH's normal day is Christmas day, the collection will be made instead on Weds 24th.
Hope that's clear!
