Housing frustrations

MrsGeorge · Post by **MrsGeorge** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:00 am

Since I found out I was pergnant, Adam & I have been looking into moving because the place we live now is not suitabale for me at the moment, let alone when I am heavily pregnant or have a newborn.

We can't afford to rent a bungalow privately so we are trying to get a property through the local council. Despite the fact that my house has steps into pretty much every room and only 1 bathroom - upstairs, is not wheelchair accesible and making life hard I have been given the lowest priority for re-housing. And though they have classed me as having high mobility needs, the only property that they will allow me to apply for is a 2nd floor flat in a block with no lift, that doesn't allow young families!

I am feeling frustrated. Does anyone have any experience with UK council housing? How can I move this along?

whyRwehere · Post by **whyRwehere** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:56 am

You could try making a stink and going to the local paper. They hate bad press. Maybe you could move to a different location.

MrsGeorge · Post by **MrsGeorge** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:16 am

Thanks. am thinking about trying paper or local MP. Moving not really an option cos that would take us out of region.

catfreak · Post by **catfreak** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:20 pm

Mrs George.

Best of luck with the housing issues. This kind of thing makes no sense to me.

On an off topic note, I am in CA for my follow up for the CCSVI procedure I had and we were in a food market and I saw PIMMS for the first time and I thought about you!!

Cat