Mike Muir’s Post

❤️ This is why my ten fellow volunteer directors and I (and our army of supporters) at Oxfordshire Community Land Trust do what we do! ❤️ It's for stories such as these that make the evenings and weekend work more than worth the effort. Housing 16 people at Crofts Court might not sound significant, but to those 16 people it's everything, and it will no doubt be the same for those that follow. They have been failed by the market and have had to rely on local people who refuse to accept the status quo; a status quo that has created an affordable housing crisis in so many places around the UK and beyond. This crisis isn't a natural law, it isn't inevitable, it's the result of economic and planning policies and their priorities. As a new government starts to put forward its strategy and policies for addressing this affordable housing crisis, anything less than getting to the root of the problem will not be good enough. The crisis hasn't been formed in a vacuum and it will clearly require more than simply building additional homes without a proper focus on how to deliver genuinely and permanently affordable homes where they are needed. I have read very little from the new government in terms of re-opening the Community Housing Fund that was the lifeblood of so many proactive community land trusts, the absence of which continues to hold back a pipeline of thousands of community-led affordable homes. After having made so many political speeches in relation to those that supposedly stop development from taking place, it is disheartening that the government has not already committed to those community-led groups on the other side of that coin. Our sector has the potential to deliver over 250,000 genuinely and permanently affordable homes as set out in the Community Land Trust Network's State of the Sector Report - let's start fulfilling that potential and inspire the next generation of community activists to help deliver what their community needs 💪

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That’s all well and good and I agree something needs to be done with The Grand but there are fundamental issues that need fixing first. Scarborough has a massive pothole issue and the council seems to think that filling the holes with gravel will fix the problem. There’s a massive issue with drainage in Falsgrave park causing it to be either a bog or an ice rink. The council won’t grit it in the winter for fear of liability if someone has an accident, in the meantime, residents, especially the older generation fear taking a walk in the winter because they don’t want to fall. The A64 has had “talks” about it being a dual carriage way for years, when will this become a reality? There’s plots of land/warehouse at the back of Morrison’s that would be ideal for rock climbing/ice rink/trampoline centre to encourage residents and visitors all year round. What will be done about the fact there are Poundlands and charity shops but nowhere to encourage locals to shop local building a sustainable local economy? Surely these are issues that should be tackled before injecting millions of, presumably tax payers’ money into a project that will take years to come to fruition or is this a project for you purely to attract voters?

Offering warm spaces in winter is a vital community service for several reasons: Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Many people, especially the elderly, low-income families, and individuals experiencing homelessness, cannot afford adequate heating. A warm space provides relief and helps prevent hypothermia or other cold-related illnesses. Reducing Energy Costs: With rising energy prices, some households struggle to pay their bills. Public warm spaces allow people to save on heating costs by spending time in a warm, communal environment. Fostering Community and Mental Well-being: Isolation tends to increase during winter due to harsh weather. Warm spaces create opportunities for social interaction, reducing loneliness and improving mental health. Emergency Relief in Extreme Weather: During extreme cold spells, warm spaces act as critical shelters for those who may be stranded or at risk. Promoting Public Health: Exposure to cold temperatures exacerbates health issues like asthma, cardiovascular problems, and respiratory infections. Warm spaces help mitigate these risks. Inclusivity and Support: Warm spaces embody community solidarity by offering help to anyone in need, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual care. By providing warm spaces, communities address immediate needs while demonstrating compassion and resilience during challenging times. #muathtrust

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CALL TO ACTION for today 🗣 📃 These bills, which were passed with bipartisan support, provide creative solutions to generating more affordable housing units that could make a dent in Arizona’s housing crisis. 🖊 Want to help support these bills? Uplift your voice of support by emailing Governor Hobbs at engage@az.gov and stressing the importance of these bills that pave way for housing options statewide. #AffordableHousing #EndHomelessness

We’re working with Active Calderdale, the Unique Community Hub and West Yorkshire Police to deliver Midnight League, a project which aims to keep young people active and help tackle anti-social behaviour in the local area. Launched in response to rising crime rates, this pilot is open to young people aged 8-17 in the Park and Warley wards and includes football, boxing and fitness classes at the College's Inspire Centre and the Unique Community Hub's base in Halifax. More than 290 young people have joined since May, and if the project continues to be successful it could be the first step in a district-wide initiative to build a healthier, more vibrant #Calderdale. Calderdale Council Find out more: https://bit.ly/49fAdwd #CalderdaleCollege #Community #People #Partnerships

Osceola County has unveiled plans for a $981 Million transformative mixed-use development at Osceola Heritage Park, partnering with the Wilf family, owners of Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, and the Minnesota Vikings. #OsceolaNews #OsceolaSports Read full story here -->> https://bit.ly/3CXIVmJ Osceola County Government Orlando City SC

📢 With so many opposed to the idea of handing public land to a private company, I'm starting to 🤔 wonder if there's someone on the Trustsl's board with "connections"❓ #CityCouncil #SaveWerringtonFields #Werrington #WerringtonFirst #CllrJohnFox #CllrJudyFox #KenStimpsonSchool #PlayFields #Peterborough #FoxcovertRoad #PboroShittyCouncil #Pottyborough #PCCfinancialCrisis