Hi,
Thank you to all those who have recently signed. Let's keep spreading the message that retrofitting is the only way forward. Only 1% of the UK's housing is new build so it cannot solve the housing insulation crisis. So we call on Local Government to stop demolishing their estates and for National Government to stop incentivising constructing new builds through tax breaks and to fund retrofitting.
For more information, this amazing video by the Architect's Journal will explain more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6nQLjJFXqc&t=3s
Updates
A local resident wrote to Steve Reed, the MP for Croydon North, previously leader of Lambeth Council when the demolition of the estates was first put forward and is currently Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. He asked if Steve will intervene in the mass destruction happening on the other side of the borough boundary. See the full article here:
https://insidecroydon.com/2021/11/12/norwood-residents-ask-mp-reed-to-act-over-estate-demolition/
On Weds 24th November, the Green Councillors at Lambeth Town Hall are putting in a Green Homes motion, proposing the council end estate demolitions and build, if it does need to build, to PassivHaus standards. Both points are fiercely contested by Labour, which holds the majority. Found here in point 8: https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=142&MId=15553
Come and Protest on Weds 24th, 6pm - 7.30pm, outside Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton. Sabine Mairey, from Save Central Hill Community and Refurbish Don't Demolish will be speaking to the council that will be debating ending estate regenerations.
SHAC Action outside a venue near the 02 Arena, where the UK Housing Awards Ceremony will be taking place. Meet outside Greenwich Tube Station, 5pm
Cressingham Gardens Fundraising event, The Herne Hill Station Hall, 5 - 9pm
For more info: https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2021/10/cressingham-gardens-benefit-gig-in-herne-hill-sat-27th-nov-2021/ or check it out on Facebook: Save Cressingham Gardens, check out their events.
To book: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bonesandtheaft
Update: The viewing of Pruitt-Igoe, due to take place in Gipsy Hill on the 4th December, has been postponed until the New Year, to allow for more workshops and presentations to be added. We still look forward to you coming to see it.