Roberts, who also chaired the National Federation of ALMOS, was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to social housing
Social housing figures have been paying tribute to former Woverhampton Homes chair Sue Roberts, who has died aged 71
Roberts, who chaired the arm’s- length management organisation for 10 years from 2008 to 2018, was a well-known advocate for social housing. She chaired the National Federation of ALMOs (NFA) from 2011 to 2015 and was awarded an MBE in 2011 for her services to social housing.
She later became a councillor, chairing Wolverhampton Council’s health scrutiny committee.
Shaun Aldis, chief executive of 21,000-home Wolverhampton Homes, said: “Sue devoted her time to serving the people of Wolverhampton, especially those residents in need of decent and affordable housing. She was a champion of social housing and worked tirelessly to improve the quality and standards delivered across the city by Wolverhampton Homes.”
Gavin Smart, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing, said: “Very sad news. I had the privilege of meeting Sue on a few occasions. She was a fantastic advocate for council housing overall and especially for the ALMO sector. She will be missed. My thoughts are with her family, friends and colleague”.
Greg Campbell, partner at consultancy Campbell Tickell said: “Sue was a great character and absolutely committed to supporting tenants.”
Alison Inman, chair of Tpas England, said: “I am so very sorry to hear this. It was a pleasure to work with Sue all those years ago at the NFA and it was wonderful to see her flourish in her role as a Councillor.
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