Former UKCN director Jackie Carpenter has set up two #cohousing communities in #Cornwall, inc Maningham where Friendship Cohousing lives. She's offering two courses starting in September to learn how, inc.using #mutualhomeownership Find out more. cohousing.org.uk/news/learn-how…

What’s happening to housing in cities around the world? Leilani Farha, UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, discovers who's being pushed out. “... there’s a huge difference between housing & gold as commodities. Gold is not a human right, housing is” bit.ly/3DallxK

Just listened to the programme - very interesting indeed!

Interested in housing cooperatives? What they are, how they work & why you might want to start your own? Then book a place on our co-ops workshop on 26 Nov at Rainham Oast Community Centre. A free in-person event - more info & booking here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-co-…

The village hall has been at the centre of village life for years - who hasn't been to a club, party, bazaar or other event in one? Let's hear it for our Kentish village halls!

Conversion of commercial property to residential isn't always the best answer, but created in p'ship with organisations like YMCA, as shown in this story, it can alleviate younger people being priced out of the area they grew up in, and want to remain in. bit.ly/3JM59Xp

What happens when a Council works to properly engage with residents on housing? Two-thirds voter turn-out with almost 75% of voters in approval of plans for a scheme of 2000 homes (1000 for social rent) bbc.in/3r6B0d9 #affordablehousing #community #socialhousing

6 affordable homes for families in a Cornish village: bbc.in/338hEfO "Amie Gribble, a care worker, moved in with her young daughter & said: "Having the security of a home that can't be taken from us is such a relief".

If you're involved in the running of your local village or community hall, this series of online events next week from Rural Kent is for you: links for Eventbrite bookings are in the thread.

Shepherdswell CLT granted planning permission for 10 affordable homes for local people: the 1st CLT in Kent to get planning! Partnering w/English Rural Housing Association, the site also provides 3 open market bungalows prioritised for local people.

We're so proud to have been a part of the journey so far & looking forward to seeing the development come to life! English Rural 🏡 #communityledhousing #communitylandtrust #affordablehousing

See our latest newsletter, a look at the evolution of Shepherdswell Community Land Trust's recent successful planning application for 10 affordable homes: bit.ly/3G8xkNn #affordablehousing #villagelife #communityledhousing English Rural 🏡 OSG Architecture Ltd Dover District Council

Lovely story showing how community led housing is helping local families remain in their community, which in turn goes some way to reversing depopulation in this rural area & ensures future sustainability #communityledhousing #community #AffordableHousing

The Hub has a 6 month volunteer opportunity for a digital specialist supporting a community group! Contact: [email protected], respond in the comments below or visit: bit.ly/3NDMtdW on the Kent Coast Volunteering page to register and apply for the role.

The Hub are so proud to be a part of this first-of-its-kind community led housing development in Shepherdswell! #communitylandtrust #Dover #affordablehousing #KENT

This housing cooperative is seeking to create further truly affordable housing in Brighton. Do something amazing today and play a part in the autonomous creation of sustainable, high-quality housing #affordablehousing #Brighton

Our Summer newsletter is now live: view it here: bit.ly/3PmdtzN

How to set up a tiny house community? Tiny House Talks youtu.be/t2EwcL6X6Zo via YouTube