Student’s need a better deal on housing. Here’s why and what we can do about it. Join us Oct 20 to find out more.

October 7, 2021

During the pandemic numerous independent student-led rent strikes sprang up across the UK in protest against rip-off landlords and excessive housing costs for students. The idea of paying over-the-top prices for accommodation that they couldn’t use during extended lock-downs was the final straw. But what next? A few students are taking matters in to their … More Student’s need a better deal on housing. Here’s why and what we can do about it. Join us Oct 20 to find out more.

Housing as if you mattered: Learn how to set up and finance a housing co-op on October 20

October 6, 2021

Wow, October here you are. September was a stellar month for housing co-ops. I was so excited to watch Tir Cyffredin housing co-op in Machynlleth reach and exceed their £140,000 fundraising goal and to see the first members of SEASALT student housing co-op move into their new home in Brighton. It’s great to celebrate these … More Housing as if you mattered: Learn how to set up and finance a housing co-op on October 20

Why I joined rebel riders on the risky road to Mach

September 22, 2021

After 16 months of making the case for things I believe in via zoom I at last took part in a real-life protest on Sunday. Joining with ten other rebel riders, I cycled the dangerous A487 from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth to demand safer cycling and walking routes between the two towns and all the communities … More Why I joined rebel riders on the risky road to Mach

Join us September 16th for community led solutions to the second homes issue

September 15, 2021

At the September network we’ll be talking about second/holiday homes and how local people taking greater control of their housing stock will lead to more active, cohesive and resilient communities. We’ll be joined by successful community-led housing projects that have come together to tackle these issues, including Cornwall CLT and Appledore CLT. We strongly believe … More Join us September 16th for community led solutions to the second homes issue

Ten days left to save Tir Cyffredin housing co-op.

August 24, 2021

It’s crunch time for Wales’ newest housing co-operative Tir Cyffredin. They have only ten days left to raise the £140,000 they need to buy their home. Success means seven affordable spaces to rent and a valuable community hub for generations to come. Failure means members having to leave their home and the house going on … More Ten days left to save Tir Cyffredin housing co-op.

Empty Homes network event Thursday 18th February 12pm

February 17, 2021

Come and join us for the Wales Co-operative Centre’s empty homes event on Thursday 18th February. We’ve teamed up with experts to see how groups in Wales can turn empty homes and other buildings into viable community led housing schemes. We’ll have three speakers, Q and A’s and break out rooms as usual. Our speakers … More Empty Homes network event Thursday 18th February 12pm

Five reasons why community led housing and woodland go together so well

November 11, 2020

Really enjoying re-watching our woodland community led housing network event. We had five inspiring speakers and so much good conversation. It really feels in Wales that woodland is an integral part of our culture and the connection between home and woodland is so strong, where ever you live. Was excited to learn about skills building … More Five reasons why community led housing and woodland go together so well