First Step taken

I sit heart racing. Why does a call to Hackney Council make me feel quesy?

I have taken the first step of the Empty Homes Campaigns guide and have made the attempt to get through to Hackney Councils Empty Property Officer. As the council website doesnt list an empty property officer I called the switchboard (020 8356 3000) - arghhhh.

First attempt, the dude puts me through the the private sector housing department. Dead tone. He has cut me off.

Second attempt, the same guy (very nice and appologises for earlier mishap) puts me through, goes straight to ansaphone. I've left a message asking them to call me back.

I think the chance of that happening is slightly less likely than winning the lottery. All numbers and the bonus ball.

But we will see.

He did give me the direct number of the department though. (020 8356 4866)