Shelter Scotland criticises politicians as temporary accommodation reaches record highs
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Polly Neate steps down as chief executive of Shelter
12:02 AM, 3rd October 2024, 2 years ago
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Polly Neate has announced her decision to step down as chief executive of housing charity Shelter after more than seven years in the role.
Ms Neate will leave the position at the end of March 2025, with the recruitment process for her successor already underway.
During her time at Shelter, Ms Neate has been a strong advocate for tenants’ rights and has pushed for the abolition of Section 21.
I feel immensely proud
Shelter claims that under Ms Neate’s leadership, the charity has helped millions of people facing homelessness and poor housing through its face-to-face advocacy, telephone and online advice services.
Shelter claims that Ms Neate has successfully campaigned for changes to tackle the housing emergency, including new laws to improve conditions in social housing and the strengthening of renters’ rights.
Ms Neate says the decision to leave Shelter was a personal decision so she could pursue new challenges.
Ms Neate said: “I joined Shelter because I know that an end to homelessness and housing insecurity in this country is not a wild fantasy – it is an achievable reality.
“I feel immensely proud of how Shelter has led the pursuit of that goal over the last seven years. Deciding to leave has been an incredibly difficult decision, but I know the time is right, both personally and for the organisation.”
Ms Neate adds Shelter will continue to voice their opinions on the housing emergency and renters’ rights.
“I’ll forever be grateful to the incredible colleagues, volunteers and supporters who have enabled us to achieve so much in my time here. With their passion and focus, I know Shelter will continue to draw public and political attention to the housing emergency, champion the building of more social homes as the only answer to that emergency, and fight to defend the right to a safe home for everyone.
“When we do finally have a country where homelessness is a thing of the past and everyone can afford a decent place to live, every one of those Shelter employees, volunteers and supporters will have been instrumental in that achievement.”
Indefatigable force for social justice
Helen Baker, chair of Shelter’s Board of Trustees, claims Ms Neate has had a huge impact on the housing sector praising her as an “indefatigable force for social justice.”
She said: “On behalf of Shelter’s Board and staff, I’d like to express our deepest thanks to Polly for everything she has achieved over the last seven years. Her impact on Shelter and the wider housing and charity sectors is both incalculable and inspirational.
“Under her leadership, Shelter has truly shifted the public discourse on housing, driving a much fuller understanding of the housing emergency, its causes and solutions, to the top of the political agenda.
“Polly is a born change-maker and an indefatigable force for social justice. We wish her all the very best at wherever she chooses to take that passion and leadership next”.
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Homelessness Crisis, housing charity, housing emergency, polly neate, renters rights, Section 21 Abolition, Shelter, Shelter campaigns, social housing, Tenant rights, UK Housing Market
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4:30 PM, 3rd October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 03/10/2024 – 15:14
It puzzles me why Shelter get so much money when they have worked so hard at increasing homelessness.
There are Councils like Newham and others saying that their waiting lists are so long that it takes about 14 years to get to the top of the list and they could go burst due to housing costs and at the same time landlords are either leaving properties vacant or selling up.
Common sense / logic is sadly lacking as demonstrated by Polly whose delusion makes her and others think that these draconian laws which are about to be foisted upon us will magic away the homelessness problem.
It is evident why she is abandoning this sinking ship!
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4:52 PM, 3rd October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Ryan Stevens at 03/10/2024 – 15:34
They are all self-congratulatory inside their little bubble, and she will go on to another similar role, in another little bubble. They don’t need to worry about the real world of work; risk & reward.
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7:57 PM, 3rd October 2024, About 2 years ago
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9:25 AM, 4th October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Stella at 03/10/2024 – 16:30I have had a property vacant for a year. Evicted mould growing compensation seeking immigrants all living off of welfare. I wouldn’t chance letting it again with Gove around, let alone the Commies who are now in.
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9:26 AM, 4th October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by NewYorkie at 03/10/2024 – 16:52
These charities just live off of the hand outs from others. Donors and the government. As you say live in their little bubble trumpeting about all their good work they think they are doing.
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9:28 AM, 4th October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Teg’s Dad at 03/10/2024 – 19:57Haha, someone has literally tweeted Polly Neate just that yesterday on X (GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD RUBBISH). Her account is @pollyn1.
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9:31 AM, 4th October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Teg’s Dad at 03/10/2024 – 20:03Thanks Teg’s Dad.
A couple of days just before comments were disabled my account was also deleted. I waited a week before I recreated another account. But what the hell are they playing at on that site? Talk about lose vistitors to the site!
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9:47 AM, 4th October 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Nick Van Hoogstraten at 04/10/2024 – 09:26
The problem is, politicians are in the same North London dinner party talking shops.
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10:23 AM, 4th October 2024, About 2 years ago