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Housing for People not Profit

Picture of block of flats with three Grim Reapers in foreground, representing how high rents are killing the lives of Brighton and Hove people

In early February members of Collective Action set up a stall and spoke to people about the housing crisis in the city, calling for the council to take action. We also joined ACORN in a solidarity action in Hanover in support of an 80 year old resident facing a no fault eviction.

Winter Fuel Payment Petition

A picture of petitioners outside Hove Town Hall, waving signs, placards and flags, including Collective Action Brighton & Hove Saving the Winter Fuel Payment, Unite the Union and "stop pensioners dying".

Collective Action Brighton & Hove created a petition in October. The petition had received 1365 signatures by December 2nd, beating our 1250 target. The petition was presented to Brighton & Hove Council on December 17th.

Housing Assembly

Housing Assembly poster with words "End The Brighton & Hove Great Rent Ripoff" and "People's Assembly"

Collective Action heard from tenants and activists about the issues they have faced and possible solutions. We also heard from ACORN’s Poppy Burt about its work to defend tenants, and the housing lawyer Nick Bano, author of Against Landlords.

Practical Anti-Racism Assembly

Thumbnail of Practical Anti-Racism poster.

A Community Assembly where we discussed the root causes and solutions to the recent right wing riots. Speakers included Anti-Fascist Brighton, Anti-Raids Brighton, Stand Up to Racism and Dr Aisha El-Turki.