Below are two emails sent to the Leader of Birmingham City Council Sir Albert Bore, which he has failed to respond to at present.
These are of the utmost interest to the people of Birmingham especially the poor and vulnerable that are currently relying on Foodbanks and also those being affected and placed into debt as the Bedroom tax begins to bite into the pockets of the poor, hence increasing their poverty.
I am disappointed as we have a Leader that claims he believes in transparency and accountability, but, apparently by ignoring my previous emails he is not demonstrating this.
In this one the reasons that many people do not go out to vote although they are registered, yet alone those that are not registered.
There is no excuse for these emails not to have been responded to by the City's Leadership and may I take this opportunity of reminding them that there are elections in 2014 for which they will be seeking the support of the public; oh I forgot they do need public support in order to secure office.
Its time to start holding Sir Albert and his non reflective Cabinet to account and he has a responsibility to respond to enquiries from the people of this City. All Politicians are accountable to the public and they must demonstrate this.
I believe that this type of behaviour is why we have low turnouts at especially local elections and why disaffection is so high.
Time for all Communities to Unite for Change and if Politicians feel that they are above the electorate then we must demonstrate to them that they are not by Electing new people from Our Communities that we can connect with.
TIME FOR CHANGE TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT.
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: FW: Birmingham Housing & Local Welfare Provision
Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 10:19:47 +0100
Dear Sir Albert
Below is an email inquiry I sent to you on 15th May 2013.
I am disappointed not to have received a response as yet. This is an important issue with the increase of poverty and the reliance of Foodbanks in this City.
Furthermore, there needs to be a strategy to deal with the increasing housing crisis and the pressure's faced by people in Social Hosuing.
I would welcome an early response.
Regards
Desmond Jaddoo
Organisor
Birmingham Empowerment Forum
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Birmingham Housing & Local Welfare Provision
Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 09:33:11 +0100
15th May 2013
Sir Albert Bore
Leader Birmingham City Council
The Council House
Birmingham B1 1BB By Email
Dear Sir Albert
Housing Issue & Local Welfare Provision
As you are aware this City has been facing a major housing crisis and this is now being compounded by the bedroom tax.
I have noted that you have not reinstated the Housing portfolio in the Cabinet as a stand alone function, taking onto consideration that the Housing Revenue Account is ring fenced. As a former Housing Officer I believe that a dedicated and strategic approach is needed in this area and I would urge you to reinstate this post into your Cabinet as it is urgently needed.
The Housing Crisis in this City will only worsen and the reliance on the private sector will increase and place greater financial burden on benefits as the rents are substantially higher and some property conditions leave a lot to be desired. We must also remember the human factor in Housing taking into consideration the recent suicide in Solihull.
I would urge your consideration on this matter.
Furthermore, can you please update me as to where the City is in terms of the Local Welfare Provision and the expanding of arrangements with other outlets part from Asda.
The City needs to deal with this matter as there are various cultures and religions in this city and Asda does not cater for all of them. Furthermore, there is still the question of value for money and accessibility.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Desmond Jaddoo
Organisor
Birmingham Empowerment Forum
These are of the utmost interest to the people of Birmingham especially the poor and vulnerable that are currently relying on Foodbanks and also those being affected and placed into debt as the Bedroom tax begins to bite into the pockets of the poor, hence increasing their poverty.
I am disappointed as we have a Leader that claims he believes in transparency and accountability, but, apparently by ignoring my previous emails he is not demonstrating this.
In this one the reasons that many people do not go out to vote although they are registered, yet alone those that are not registered.
There is no excuse for these emails not to have been responded to by the City's Leadership and may I take this opportunity of reminding them that there are elections in 2014 for which they will be seeking the support of the public; oh I forgot they do need public support in order to secure office.
Its time to start holding Sir Albert and his non reflective Cabinet to account and he has a responsibility to respond to enquiries from the people of this City. All Politicians are accountable to the public and they must demonstrate this.
I believe that this type of behaviour is why we have low turnouts at especially local elections and why disaffection is so high.
Time for all Communities to Unite for Change and if Politicians feel that they are above the electorate then we must demonstrate to them that they are not by Electing new people from Our Communities that we can connect with.
TIME FOR CHANGE TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT.
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: FW: Birmingham Housing & Local Welfare Provision
Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 10:19:47 +0100
Dear Sir Albert
Below is an email inquiry I sent to you on 15th May 2013.
I am disappointed not to have received a response as yet. This is an important issue with the increase of poverty and the reliance of Foodbanks in this City.
Furthermore, there needs to be a strategy to deal with the increasing housing crisis and the pressure's faced by people in Social Hosuing.
I would welcome an early response.
Regards
Desmond Jaddoo
Organisor
Birmingham Empowerment Forum
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Birmingham Housing & Local Welfare Provision
Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 09:33:11 +0100
15th May 2013
Sir Albert Bore
Leader Birmingham City Council
The Council House
Birmingham B1 1BB By Email
Dear Sir Albert
Housing Issue & Local Welfare Provision
As you are aware this City has been facing a major housing crisis and this is now being compounded by the bedroom tax.
I have noted that you have not reinstated the Housing portfolio in the Cabinet as a stand alone function, taking onto consideration that the Housing Revenue Account is ring fenced. As a former Housing Officer I believe that a dedicated and strategic approach is needed in this area and I would urge you to reinstate this post into your Cabinet as it is urgently needed.
The Housing Crisis in this City will only worsen and the reliance on the private sector will increase and place greater financial burden on benefits as the rents are substantially higher and some property conditions leave a lot to be desired. We must also remember the human factor in Housing taking into consideration the recent suicide in Solihull.
I would urge your consideration on this matter.
Furthermore, can you please update me as to where the City is in terms of the Local Welfare Provision and the expanding of arrangements with other outlets part from Asda.
The City needs to deal with this matter as there are various cultures and religions in this city and Asda does not cater for all of them. Furthermore, there is still the question of value for money and accessibility.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Desmond Jaddoo
Organisor
Birmingham Empowerment Forum
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