Welsh yes

TENANTS IN WALES are proving to be much more positive about stock transfer than their counterparts in Scotland. Two ballots this month have ended in ‘yes’ votes.

In Rhondda Cynon Taf, they voted 58% in favour of a move to RCT Homes on a 55% turnout. Earlier, tenants in Monmouthshire voted 60% for a transfer to Monmouthshire Housing on a 67% turnout.

Ballots so far in Wales have gone 4-1 in favour of transfer. Bridgend was the first to vote yes but the policy was overwhelmingly rejected in Wrexham. Ballots in Swansea and Torfaen are expected early next year.

For in depth analysis of transfer in Wales, read the article by Kevin Morgan and Bob Smith of Cardiff University in the next issue of ROOF (published mid December).