Council News is the official publication of Gateshead Council and has flattered our campaign in recent issues. It wasn't intentional but the Council are saying something when they feel the need to parade full page articles on how wonderful demolition is. If demolition really was that popular the local independent media would have picked up that story some months ago.
The fact is that the only publications on Tyneside advocating demolition is published by the councils that are getting the government cash to support demolition.
The latest issue of Council News has Mr and Mrs Dawson thrilled at their new 4 bedroomed home with garden. Helped by Gateshead Council.
The mathematics of how they could move from an £80,000 Edwardian terrace to a 4 bedroomed house isn't mentioned. It is claimed the new property is local. Currently 4 bedroomed property in the locality has been reaching prices of up to £250,000.
One possibility is the much publicised equity loan. In other words your new home is partly owned by Gateshead Council - could this be the reason why Mr and Mrs Dawson are converts to the cause of demolition.
The Dawsons were helped by Deborah McKenna, the council officer who famously "penciled in" answers to a customer satisfaction survey in order to "help" a resident who was moved by Gateshead Council. Was Ms McKenna as helpful with these residents to secure their "delight" at having their home demolished?
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