The Cambridge Lib Dems like to make out that they are a caring party who look after the old and those with specific needs. They rightly point out that cuts in services are a disgraceful result of New Labour policy. It is indeed true that increased privatisation and the claw back of debt clocked up by privatisation policies, are the root of cuts in vital services. However, this week the Cambridge City Housing management board, controlled by Lib Dem Councillors, has voted to sell the sheltered housing schemes at Simons House, Seymour Court and Tiverton House.

These residential care facilities are a key part of Cambridge City Council's integrated health and housing services, providing important and affordable support and accommodation for the community. We must defend them.

RESPECT will be helping gain the 500 tenant signatories needed to present the case to the next full city council meeting. We will do all we can to help prevent a decision that will go against the will of all of the residents. This was made clear in the overwhelming vote by council tenants to keep all remaining council housing in public hands. The Council have already spent £430,000 trying to convince tenants to sell. They didn’t get the decision they wanted and are now proposing to ignore the vote completely.

If you can help get signatories or want to sign please email me!

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