Dear Chair,

In light of the rapidly changing situation with coronavirus, this is to inform you that Tenant Council, Homeowner Council, Area Housing Forums and Southwark Tenant Management Organisation Committee (STMOC) will be suspended until further notice. In addition, we very strongly advise that tenant and resident associations (TRAs) suspend meetings until further notice. We have taken this decision in order to minimise the potential risk to our older and vulnerable residents. We will let you know when we are in a position to organise meetings in the future, and when we consider it safe for tenant and resident associations to resume meeting.

The council is reviewing upcoming scheduled meetings and events to consider whether they should go ahead and we will keep residents informed. Please continue to follow public health advice to reduce the spread of the virus, which is to wash your hands often with soap and water, and stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms. You can find more information on the council’s dedicated coronavirus webpage dedicated coronavirus webpage and on the government website.

Stephen Douglass

Director of Communities