saying my local mp is going to write to my council over my housing situation, do you think this will help, will the council actuallty listen to him?
i live in a bad area which i dont feel safe also my house is not big enough for a family of 5
2007-03-01 21:56:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it states on the letter i am taking on your request for housing transfer i will write to you as soon as i have recieved a reply
2007-03-01 22:04:52 · update #1
Well it wont do any harm but as for helping...I doubt it
2007-03-01 21:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your MP will approach the council by mail and ask for the relevant details of your particular case and he will take advice from the relevant department. If it is found that your housing is inadequate then he can make a request to the head of housing to rehouse you. As far as you not feeling safe in your area, I don't think that would be sufficient grounds for you to be rehoused. Certainly though the house being to small for five people would be grounds. MP's are your representative and in most cases they do an excellent job and can and do get action when it is needed.
2007-03-04 20:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Paul D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your MP actually takes the time out to write a letter himself, something will be done. I don't know if it'll be enough, but your council will make some sort of effort to look better. Hopefully, it will help.
2007-03-02 06:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by BDOLE 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you do not get a reply from your MP within a reasonable time, write another letter or try contacting them by email.
Getting your MP to intervene on your behalf may work but if it doesn't, get in touch with the Local Government Ombudsman.
2007-03-02 06:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by squeaky guinea pig 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your MP has no real influence over the Council, although his questions will be fairly answered. If the council doesn't have alternative accommodation to offer you, nobody can help you much I'm afraid.
2007-03-02 07:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, give it a go. Also keep very clear records of letters and phone calls made to your council about the situation- if they do not help at all- you might be able to make a complaint to your Local government ombudsman.
http://www.lgo.org.uk/
The route you have gone down first is the best one so far. Should put pressure on them at least.
2007-03-02 06:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by brainlady 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might help but it's by no means guaranteed! Keep on at your MP otherwise he'll put your problem to the bottom of the pile once he's written the letter.
2007-03-02 06:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by michael w 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You asked for help, went to the top and got an answer. You have that letter as proof that they are dealing with it. Good Luck.
2007-03-06 02:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,if you've got the backing of your MP,it certainly will help..I involve mine with any problem i think he'll help me tackle..
2007-03-02 06:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by trish b 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may help, it won't do any harm, council may listen, good luck anyway.
2007-03-02 06:01:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
they might.u shld go along. anyway,wht does hse of commons do w. this unless it's a big issue?support ur council ok.
2007-03-02 07:02:07 · answer #11 · answered by Hermione J.Potter 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋