Council house sell-off

On gaining control of the council in 1976, and in line with a national directive, the Conservatives announced they would be offering council homes for sale, and around 6,000 homes in the district were offered to long-term residents and many took the opportunity to buy their own home at knock-down prices.

Were you one of those families who purchased their council house at that time. How much did you pay? Was it an easy transaction? Please log on and let us know.