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Tenants First Housing Co-operative with
over 1200
properties is
the largest Fully Mutual Housing Co-op in Britain. Fully Mutual means that the Co-op is controlled
by its members and so it is wholly tenant
controlled.
The Co-op vision statement is ‘As
an innovative member controlled Co-operative; to provide quality,
affordable rented housing maintained to a high standard; to contribute to
the development and support of sustainable communities.’
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The Co-op has properties in the
following settlements-
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| Aberdeen City ~ Garthdee, Peterculter, Sheddocksley,
Bridge of Don, Cummings Park, Dyce, Stockethill and Princes Street. |
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| Aberdeenshire ~ Balmedie, Inverurie, Port
Elphinstone, Kemnay,
Pitmedden, Westhill, Banchory, Aboyne, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Mintlaw. |
| Angus ~
Arbroath |
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| Unique Structure
Tenants
First is committed to ensuring the Co-operative is managed efficiently and
at the same time allowing tenants to have control over this at a local
level. To encourage this we have six
Tenant Management Boards (TMBs) covering the different geographical areas
covered by the Co-operative. TMBs
are elected from tenant in their area. They
are strongly focused on local issues and work towards ensuring that our
tenants have strong and effective communities as well as good quality,
well maintained homes.
Membership
of the Co-operative’s Committee of Management and Sub Committees is made
up mainly of TMB members. The
Committee of Management has overall responsibility for the management of
the Co-operative and operates at a strategic level.
The Sub Committees cover all areas of the Co-operative’s services
and work at a more operational level, looking at issues like performance
and policy development.
The
Committee of Management, Sub Committees and Tenant Management Boards meet
regularly and receive only expenses for the time and effort they put in.
With
assets of over £20 million, Tenants First is a very substantial business.
The Co-operative employs staff to manage the day-to-day business;
however our management structure ensures that tenants remain fully in
control of the Co-operative.
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