London Coalition Against Poverty

Hackney isn’t Crap Tour: Walking Tour of Gentrification

HACKNEY ISN’T CRAP! WALKING TOUR OF GENTRIFICATION

The Hackney isn’t Crap Gentrification Tour on Sunday the 28th of September walked from Dalston lane to Broadway market visiting new developments like Dalston Square and listening to shopkeepers and local residents at the sharp end of the regeneration of Hackney. Inspired by Hackney Mayor Jules Pipes’ comments [...]

Dalston Job Centre: Stop Abusing Claimants!

- Report by Caroline
On Monday 1st September twenty LCAP members and claimants attended Dalston Jobcentre Plus to protest against the routine incompetence and obstructive behaviour of its staff and the punitive policies in place that make life for claimants difficult and frustrating. We felt action had to be taken in order to demand that people [...]

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    London Coalition Against Poverty is a coalition of groups which are based on the idea that through solidarity and direct action, ordinary people have the power to change our own lives. See details of group meetings below. More about LCAP

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    Hackney Unemployed Workers' Action meeting every Thursday from 12pm in Cafe Bohemia, 2 Bohemia Place, off Mare St, Hackney. Tea and coffee provided. (google map)


    Hackney Housing Group meeting at Navarino Mansions on Dalston Lane, to give and receive support on housing problems and campaign for better housing near Hackney Downs station every second Saturday, 12 pm to 2 pm, please contact 07931 698 438 for more details.


    Islington Group Meeting about problems with the benefits system and anti poverty campaigns every second Wednesday 12.30pm at HNG Old Fire Station, 85 Mayton St, N7 6QT. Contact islington_against_poverty@yahoo.com for more details.

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