Renters Abandoned by Government
A recent survey by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism showed that 97% of private rents in Waltham Forest are unaffordable for people on benefits.
The Conservative Government has failed to raise the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) for several years. This is forcing people on benefits into the choice of destitution or leaving their friends, families, and support networks behind as they move out of the area.
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats call for the government to immediately raise the LHA by the cost of rental inflation over the last 30 months.
Local campaigner Arran Angus said, “It is disgusting, but unsurprising, that this heartless Government are driving the most vulnerable in our society into destitution.”
Waltham Forest Council has a part to play as well. It has failed to use its powers to bring empty properties back into use.
Sign our petition empty homes now: www.walthamforestlibdems.org/campaigns/empty-homes
If you have housing issues you can contact Shelter:
☎️ Under 25 – 0330 053 6091
☎️ Over 25 – 0344 515 1540