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We're working with Greater Manchester Combined Authority on #CommunityReporter Training workshops Want to learn to gather stories? Answer the following question 'Why do you want to get involved & help people tell their stories in their own way?' to apply! Email: tess.murphy@grea…-ca.gov.uk

It’s been a busy year and it’s great to see the progress we’ve made together with the communities and groups we work with.

1. BROKE – out March 30 An urgent collection of reportage on the poverty crisis @jembartholomew on housing & on work Cal Flyn on cold Dani Garavelli on ill-health Frances Ryan on disability Samira Shackle on hunger Daniel Trilling on migrants Jennifer Williams on debt

Our one and only Patrick began with Canopy at 15 years old as a volunteer, many years ago. He is now our maintenance and properties worker, plasterer extraodinaire, bilingual, talented, problem solver. He teaches volunteers, fixes our homes and we are super proud #CanopyPeople

Citizens Advice signed ‘gagging clause’ in exchange for £21 million from DWP disabilitynewsservice.com/citizens-advic… via Disability News Service CitizensAdvice #GaggingClause #ResponsibleInfluenceOnSocialPolicy?

Good to see progress on establishing the new council leaders in GM post local elections. Next step - Let’s get poverty as a named responsibility on the portfolios, building on the strong cost-of-living focus over this last year. Andy Burnham Kevin Lee

This 1972 documentary about housing is worth a watch. Lots of parallels with today. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Our housing co-op has had two approaches this week from property investors offering to lease us their HMOs to ‘help unfortunate individuals in need’. Vultures.

People power.

Today it feels very appropriate to give this a retweet. Sigh.

One in five London housing staff set to leave by end of year "Housing officers said they are under significant pressure without the proper support and resources" Read more: housingworkers.org.uk/readnews.html?… #housingworkers #ukhousing #socialhousing @HAWRNet

I do not wish to criticise any individual working for a housing association. But I saw a tweet from a customer services person yesterday, the tone of which showed why so many tenants are critical of how they are treated by their landlord. No empathy, no understanding, no help.

Another day, another political attack on workers from the Tories. Manchester has over 7,500 staff. We are proud to recognise trade unions. A happy workforce delivers better services. Boring distraction tactics from a Government knee deep in controversy and lacking direction.

Housing Sector Podcast Episode #10 In this episode we dive deep into the growing movement of tenant activism with insights from SHAC. We also address the ongoing controversy surrounding housing providers leaving X youtu.be/OH-DBP7cprE #HousingSector #TenantActivism

Call for Southway Housing Trust to meet with our member and their GMTU reps to draw up a timeline for action on disrepair, accessibility and pest control. Read our member's story below and share widely!

Stop treating social housing tenants like children, ombudsman tells landlords theguardian.com/society/articl…

We have today published regulatory judgements for ten landlords. Read the latest judgements here: bit.ly/3XqmMDP Judgements have been released for @SaxonWeald Great Places Housing Group Calico Homes @boltonathome Havebury Housing RooftopHousingGroup Legal and General Affordable Homes - Jigsaw ISHA Harlow Council

Diversity and Discrimination - Frequently Asked Questions. Acas's webinar will focus on the top 10 questions people ask when calling their helpline regarding diversity and discrimination. Sign up: ow.ly/ZQxa50UCmKY