Leaflet Hackney homeless persons unit!

Any spare time in the day? We always need volunteers to help leaflet Hackney homeless persons unit with leaflets that explain homeless peoples’ rights. Hackney Council often “gatekeeps” people from housing by delaying them making homeless applications; this is harder when people know their rights, or take direct action to make sure they get them! [...]

An LCAP office? How can I help!

Hopefully there will be a LCAP office by the end of July – we need office equipment and volunteers to help make this happen! Contact us if you have any things or time to donate, there will be a list circulated later in the month.

Victory for residents of the ‘Hostel from Hell’

Residents win significant improvements in their living conditions
Residents at Alexandra Court hostel in Stoke Newington are celebrating the success of their campaign to improve conditions at the hostel. A demonstration at the town hall, a petition and a meeting with councillors have convinced the council to tackle their concerns.
When the residents launched their campaign only [...]

Support Opposition to Hackney Council’s Estate Plus scheme on Tuesday the 1st of July.

On Tuesday the 1st of July from 4 – 6 pm Hackney Council is holding a drop in for residents to find out more about the plans, and we want them to see that there is opposition!
Hackney Council plans to raise funds for housing and improvements on existing estates by selling land on estates to [...]