Parallels between the housing crisis in 1919 and today This pamphlet draws on original research into the Addison Act and … More
Author: martinwicks
Why Labour should commit to £10 billion a year for council housing
This article was published by Inside Housing . For those without access to IH you can read on below. Pete … More
A fundamental change in Labour’s housing policy?
The composite housing resolution which went before Labour’s conference on Wednesday morning was passed unanimously. It marks a fundamental shift … More
Labour shoud kill off Right to Buy, not breathe new life into it
This article was written before the Labour conference in response to a Financial Times article which reported that Labour was … More
How collective power is making a difference for tenants
This is an article published in Inside Housing. For those without access you can read the article below. News that … More
Swindon’s first council estate – The Addison Act and the building of Pinehurst
Pinehurst was Swindon’s first council housing estate. Building started under the 1919 Housing and Planning Act introduced by Liberal … More
Labour must listen to its members and focus its policy on council housing
By Martin Wicks This article was published in Inside Housing Labour’s housing policy does not put enough on emphasis on … More
1994 Signallers dispute
There is nobody running a box who is not competent for the duties. Martin Reynolds, Director Railtrack Great Western. … More
Post office move – putting a pint into a half-pint pot
Media Release Parks & East Walcot Community Forum The Post Office is proposing to close down the existing dedicated Post … More
Cavendish Square demonstration June 22nd 10 a.m.
Parks and East Walcot Community Forum is organising a demonstration at Cavendish Square on Saturday June 22nd at 10 a.m. … More
