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Building a private tenants’ movement in Wales. Jennie Bibbings Policy & Research Manager Shelter Cymru. The usual suspects. Shelter Cymru - Citizens Advice Cymru - Welsh Tenants - TPAS Cymru - NUS Cymru.
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Building a private tenants’ movement in Wales Jennie Bibbings Policy & Research Manager Shelter Cymru
The usual suspects Shelter Cymru - Citizens Advice Cymru - Welsh Tenants - TPAS Cymru - NUS Cymru
Focus groups and interviews with PRS tenants in Wales and tenants’ groups organisers in the UK revealed that:
Need to make the most of what is already there • Social tenant participation sector has 30+ years of experience • PRS tenant needs can differ - careful planning • Autonomous local groups with national umbrella body, tenant-led, independent from Government • Statutory rights to be informed and consulted
If you or your organisation would like to get involved in the important task of establishing a strong PRS tenants’ voice for Wales, please get in touch with: Jennie Bibbings, Policy & Research Manager jennieb@sheltercymru.org.uk (02920) 556908