Chester House

March 16, 2011

Following my representations to DCC, the Assistant City Manager in charge of Housing, has confirmed to me that the current Cold Weather Initiative at Chester House will end at the end of March 2011, weather permitting. Furthermore, the City Council will consult with the Local Elected Members and Community prior to Chester House being put into any future use by the Council. In the meantime the weekly meetings with all the stakeholders will continue. Please feel free to contact me with any comments or feedback on this issue. All the best, Mary.

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