| In this edition: – SHAC Article: Taking Control Upcoming Events: – 6.30pm 24 April – Taking Action – 6pm 14 May – Taking Control |
 Read More New SHAC Article – How We Took Control of Our Building: A Resident’s Journey to Acquire the Right to Manage by Francesco Guerrieri After more than a decade of frustration with his housing association landlord, Francesco and his neighbours took the decision to acquire the Right to Manage – a legal procedure that gives residents control over their building. In this article, Francesco explores the pros and cons, and offers a step-by-step guide to making it happen. For those who are not leaseholders or shared owners, he also touches on Tenant Management Organisations and Social Housing Coops which provide similar self-management. As Francesco says “You don’t have to accept the status quo. Change isn’t just possible, it’s within reach … Your community and your home are worth fighting for. When residents unite with a shared vision for better housing, the possibilities are truly inspiring. The power to make a difference is in your hands.” The article includes a link to EasyRtM; a toolkit created by Francesco to help others taking on Right to Manage. Please like and share Article ~ Bluesky ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram |
 Taking Control ~ Online meeting with Francesco Guerrieri 6pm, Wednesday 14th May Following the publication of the article, Francesco Guerrieri and Niall Mulholland will lead an online discussion at a meeting at 6pm on 14th May. Francesco will discuss Right to Manage, and Niall Mulholland will talk through Social Housing Cooperatives. Save the link: www.tinyurl.com/RTMControl Add the event to your calendar here. |
 Taking Action ~ Online meeting with speakers from the Nags Head and Thamesmead campaigns 6.30pm, Thursday 24th April Alongside our regular updates, we will be joined in April by guest speakers talking about inspiring campaigns on Peabody’s Nags Head and Thamesmead estates. Kevin and Esther will describe how they have organised to challenge their landlord and hold them to account. Save the link: www.tinyurl.com/ShacAct Add the event to your calendar here. |
 SHAC Social Housing Exhibition ~ Send Your Artworks! SHAC is curating an online exhibition on the theme of social housing, and we are inviting people to submit artworks. They can cover any aspect of social housing, whether good or bad, with a maximum of three artworks per person. There is no restriction on the type of media that can be used. However, the exhibition will be hosted online, and artworks therefore will need to be in a format that works on a web page. This includes images and creative words such as poetry, music, or short videos. Please use our exhibition webpage to submit your work. |
 Next Meeting Date: SHAC Action Update Meeting Our next monthly SHAC meeting will report on progress across campaigns and allow members to share actions and events. As well as our regular updates, we will hear about inspiring campaigns on the Nags Head and Thamesmead estates. Guest speakers will describe how they have organised to challenge their landlords and hold them to account. We are pleased to announce that in April, we have guest speakers discussing their campaigns and actions to help inspire others. 6.30pm, Thursday 24 April 2025 Zoom link ~ ID: 823 4952 0596 ~ Passcode: 656982 Add to calendar The times and dates for all 2025 monthly meetings are all available on our Events page. |
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 Join Nextdoor Nextdoor Network Posting a message on the Nextdoor app is one great way to encourage tenants and residents from your landlord (or other housing associations) to join SHAC and build critical strength. Nextdoor is a Facebook-style social networking site that links people in the same locality. You can find out more and get set up here. One of our members posted details of the Government petition and gained 1,700 views and received offers of support from some who signed. It will help to raise awareness of SHAC’s work and encourage more recruits to lobby the Government and get our voices heard. |