Family Facing Months In Hotel Because Of Housing Shortage
A Northampton family says they'll have to live in a hotel room for up to 9 months, because there are no suitable council houses for them.
A Northampton family says they'll have to live in a hotel room for up to 9 months, because there are no suitable council houses for them. Alistair and Catherine Leith, who have two young sons, currently rent a council home from a private landlord but will have to move out as the landlord is selling up.
Reporter Elinor Cross talks to Alistair and Catherine while Stuart talks to Martin Lord, Chief Executive of Central and East Northamptonshire's Citizen's Advice Bureau, and to Councillor Mary Markham, who's responsible for Housing at Northampton Borough Council.
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* market stalls available for Β£10 at Kettering Market where the Council says it is now improving communication with market traders
* what Stanwick Lakes has to offer at half-term
* cricket preview of Northants v Hampshire at Wantage Road
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