First minister Jack McConnell has given formal permission for Glasgow council to ballot tenants on the controversial proposal to transfer the its housing stock to Glasgow Housing Association.
In making the announcement, McConnell said: "By transferring their homes to community ownership, tenants will reap real benefits - warm, dry homes with modern kitchens and bathrooms, guaranteed rent levels and a much greater say in the future management of their homes and estates."
The first minister’s decision looks likely to free the council to proceed with their plans to hold the ballot on 4 March this year.
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