Borough Housing Head to Address Putney Society Meeting


Cllr Aydin Dikerdem to explain the council’s new policies


Councillor Aydin Dikerdem

January 6, 2023

The implications of Wandsworth council’s new housing policy are to be discussed at a forthcoming meeting organised by the Putney Society.

On Monday 23 January at 7.30pm, at The Community Church on Werter Road, (SW15 2LL) Councillor Aydin Dikerdem will be setting out what the change of direction by the current administration means for Wandsworth’s existing homes and the development of Alton and other estates.

The new Labour administration has implemented a series of radical policy shifts including abandoning council house sales and ditching the broader project to regenerate the large estate in Roehampton. Cllr Dikerdem is leading these changes as he has cabinet responsibility for housing.

This meeting will be live with drinks served from 7pm and also available on Zoom. To join online, email registration@putneysociety.org.uk to obtain the necessary link.

Putney Society members are also advised to save the date on Monday 27 February when the Grand Putney Society Quiz is taking place at 7.30pm at the Community Church.

Putney Society, a registered charity, is an amenity society run by volunteers to preserve and enhance our local heritage and community. The Putney Society’s website contains more information about many other local issues and how to become a member.

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