Council housing
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Cheap, safe, housing owned by the British Government. Normally with low rent.
For more indepth information please see Council Estate, or Council house.
History
Pre After World War II
In the 1950's and 60's
In 1979
As of the 1980's the Conservatives allowed tennants to buy there council house from the local Borough or district council at a reduced rate.
Today
Council housing now has to be built with help from a housing association group who in turn run the properties on behalf of the local council.
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