Learning for Power
London Renters Union aims to be a learning organisation where members can deepen their understanding of the challenges we face and how to win. Some 'Learning for Power' educational events are archived here, along with other resources that may be useful to the membership.Housing
Audio of Building a Better Housing future – a panel event held in July 2022 featuring Vicky Spratt, Lev Kerimol and Helen Bartlet
The text of a presentation on land ownership in the UK: Why don’t I own any land?
Organising
A history of community organising
Some research on London Renters Union
Other struggles
London Renters Union Library
Housing history and struggle – an online resource list
There is also a library of real books available to borrow in the LRU office at Pelican House.
Other resources
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LATEST NEWS
Renters’ rights training – 25 September 6:30-8:30pm
When: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 6:30-8:30pm Where: Event Space (ground floor at the back of the courtyard) Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Road, E1 5QJ. Nearest station Bethnal Green. This training is an introduction to renters’ rights. Come learn about your...
Housing Justice Assembly 2024 – August 30-September 1
Join LRU members and housing activists from across Britain and Europe for a weekend of workshops, discussion, celebration and learning at the second Housing Justice Assembly. They'll be a film screening on the Friday, workshops on the weekend and a LRU summer BBQ and...
Housing Justice Assembly 2024 full program
Free event! Register here. Friday 30th August Film Screening: Mother City6:30 - 9pmWhen the South African Western Cape government sold land which had been set aside for affordable housing to a private developer a social justice movement was born. Reclaim the City...
