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Accord Equality & Fairness Report 2020 Wollaston and Jervis Court which are in very close proximity to Paddock’s existing owned and managed stock. The blocks are currently in Accord ownership and management and they require significant refurbishment and upgrade. Accord wants to look at options to change the way the blocks are let and managed in the future It is proposed that one of the blocks are let as a co-op for older / mature singles and couples, and one block for younger single and couple, both groups who have potentially an existing link to Paddock or who fulfil the co-operator test. The co-operative housing model could bring about some real lasting positive change to the blocks and help bring about a sense of ownership, community, increase the co-ops membership and lead to members learning new skills. The Accord Way - Co-operative 39