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As part of a proposed Housing Bill being brought before the Stormont Assembly by People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, the party are holding a public meeting this coming Thursday 6 February at 7pm in Ballybot House, Cornmarket, Newry.
'The People's Housing Bill' plans to alleviate the devastating housing crisis being felt in communities throughout the North. Currently the Bill is undergoing consultation.
In the north a total of 47,936 households are on the housing waiting list, with 36,137 in 'housing stress'. Housing supply is at an all-time low while rents are at an all-time high.
The bill proposes to cut and cap rents, increase housing provision by turning empty houses into homes, establish a Rental Board to protect renters’ rights, hold landlords to account and ensure minimum housing standards.
Gerry Carroll will present an overview of the consultation at the Newry meeting and organisers would like to hear people’s experiences, stories & their vision for Newry where everyone has a safe, secure home of their own.
If you’re unable to attend the meeting you can take part in the consultation at docs.google.com before 5pm on 7 February.
