How can you bring communities together to make changes? A conversation with heads of Residents’ Associations and Community Organisers
The event will take place online via Zoom
Join us for an engaging conversation with heads of Residents’ Associations and Community Organisers focused on bringing communities together to effect meaningful change. This event invites all participants to share their insights and experiences, fostering an open dialogue about the challenges facing our estates such as disrepair, anti-social behaviour, mismanaged building works, and the need for adaptations for residents with disabilities.
We will introduce our speakers and provide a platform for everyone to contribute by raising their hands. The discussion will revolve around practical solutions to the problems we encounter in our communities.
Key questions include:
- How can we create a healthy and active Residents’ Association that encourages participation?
- What role does the media play in amplifying our voices?
- How do we effectively engage with landlords’ representatives during meetings?
- What strategies can we implement for collective complaints on behalf of the Tenants’ and Residents’ Association?
- When is legal action appropriate, and how can we navigate Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests?
- What additional initiatives, like food co-ops or toy libraries, can enhance our estates?
Together, let’s explore innovative ways to improve our living environments and strengthen community ties.
Meet our Panel:
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Jackson Caines
Housing Campaigner & Community Organiser
Harrow Law Centre
Jackson works as a housing campaigner and community organiser for Harrow Law Centre, working with tenants to build their collective power, challenge rogue landlords and campaign for decent, secure, affordable housing in Harrow and beyond. Before that he was a housing officer at Hackney Council, managing a large council estate in Hoxton. He is active in his local ACORN branch and a member of London Renters Union.
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Eleanor Solomon
Partner at Anthony Gold
Eleanor specialises in group actions for tenants and leaseholders who have problems with repairs and fire safety. Eleanor has acted for large groups of residents who have been forced to leave their homes at short notice due to defects with their properties, and for others facing a building wide lack of heating and hot water, amongst other issues.
Eleanor also has a specialist expertise in contentious work for housing co-operatives.
Kevin Binderman
Tenants Association at Nags Head Estate
Helena Walsh
Tenants Association at Nags Head Estate
For any queries please contact events@anthonygold.co.uk
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November 21, 2024
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm