Transfer of Housing Stock
On 9th December 2002 Carlisle City Council transferred all its
housing stock to Riverside Carlisle (formerly
Carlisle Housing Association).
City Council housing tenants voted for the transfer in July 2002
allowing around 7,200 homes to be transferred to Riverside
Carlisle along with any shops, garages and land within the
boundaries of the estates involved.
The final agreement drawn up between Carlisle City Council and
Riverside Carlisle, a charitable subsidiary of The Riverside Group,
includes:
- a major programme of repairs and improvements bringing £52m of
investment in the first five years;
- a rent guarantee which ensures that rents and service charges
remain within Government's maximum for the first five years after
transfer;
- a high quality housing management service with three local
offices, local lettings and improvements to sheltered housing;
- direct tenant involvement in the management of Riverside
Carlisle through places on the board;
- protected tenancy rights.
Carlisle City Council retains responsibility for the strategic
overview of housing in the district and for homelessness.
Riverside Carlisle can be contacted at
English Gate Plaza
Botchergate
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 1RP
Tel: 0800 169 3245 or 0345 155
9020