Council tenants in the capital are being given the opportunity to shape the future of their city's housing services.

The launch of the Tenant Participation Strategy 2012-2015 is being celebrated at a special event in Edinburgh tonight.

The aim of the strategy is to improve the ways tenants can participate in decisions on housing and related services in their communities.

It involves meetings, quarterly updates and the social networks Facebook and Twitter.

To join in, go to the City Chambers in person at 6.30pm or to read the document, click here.


Cammy Day, Housing Leader for the City of Edinburgh Council, said: "This strategy is an open invitation. By taking part in the decision-making process tenants can help contribute to the development of quality housing in this city. There are undoubtedly some huge challenges ahead and we are always looking at creative and innovative ways to deliver more social and affordable housing in the city."

Betty Stevenson of Edinburgh Tenants Federation said: "Volunteers from Edinburgh Tenants Federation have worked tirelessly with the Council to agree the content of the strategy and this is the culmination of a lot of hard work. We look forward to working with the council to ensure there are better housing conditions and services by involving tenants in decision making."

The strategy was approved at a meeting of the council’s Health, Social Care and Housing Committee earlier in the year.

(NE)