London: (By Wilson Chowdhry) Aberdeen City Council (ACC) has declined to offer assistance to homeowners who purchased former council properties constructed with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in their roofs. This is despite the risk of collapse (click here).

Certain homeowners suspect there may be undisclosed motives behind ACC's decision, particularly in light of their consideration to demolish existing Balnagask council homes. For further details, please refer to the linked article (here).

A report regarding the consideration of funding for homeowners will be presented at the Communities, Housing, and Public Protection Committee, located at Aberdeen City Council's Town House, on May 30th. Hannah Chowdhry and Wilson Chowdhry will lead a deputation and are urging as many residents as possible to join them in a protest on that day. In an email to Hannah Chowdhry, the council stated:

"There is due to be a report on the agenda regarding available funding opportunities to support private owners."

We currently have three protests organised:

Aberdeen City Council Protest led by Torry Community RAAC Campaign

Event: Gather in the public square for a rallying point before we proceed to the Town House at 10:30 am. At this time, Hannah and Wilson Chowdhry will present a crucial deputation to the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee. Protesters are encouraged to join us in the public gallery to observe the proceedings. Let's stand together and make our voices heard in solidarity.

Wilson Chowdhry implores Aberdeen City Council to listen to its people.

Scottish Parliament Protest by UK RAAC CAmpaign Group:

Location: Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood, Edinburgh, EH99

Event: Protest for new laws to protect homeowners, a national fund for Scottish communities affected by RAAC, and a public inquiry into how councils have dealt with RAAC.

West Lothian City Council Protest led by UK RAAC Campaign Group

Location: Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6FF

Event: Join us for a peaceful protest outside the Civic Centre from 9am to 10am, coinciding with the Full Council Meeting where Wilson Chowdhry, Kerry MacKintosh, and Ashleigh Mitchell will be addressing crucial issues.

We'll have a powerful PA system and megaphone at both evenst to ensure our voices are heard. Bring your passion and enthusiasm, along with any homemade banners and posters you'd like to share. Let's make a statement together with our loud voices and compassionate hearts.

Please sign our petition (here) if you haven't already, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Together, in solidarity, we can combat the bureaucratic indifference that jeopardizes the financial stability of thousands of individuals across the UK, pushing them towards homelessness. Let's unite to make a difference and ensure everyone has a safe place to call home.