@jgcm.bsky.social
Cladding, leasehold & building safety victim. 50s woman. also lost WFA. Deeply disappointed with Starmer’s Labour Party.
Yes, in my opinion.
'In you opinion'. We did have a positive meeting with Pennycook and we will continue to engage with the Minister and the Leasehold team as we always have.
January 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Yes, in my opinion.
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@eocs-official.bsky.socialThis morning is the Fire Committee at City Hall.
I'm going to be asking questions about remediation and the dire state of the cladding scandal (see: @eocs-official.bsky.social.)
I'll also be asking about Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for people with disabilities.
I'm going to be asking questions about remediation and the dire state of the cladding scandal (see: @eocs-official.bsky.social.)
I'll also be asking about Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for people with disabilities.
January 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
@eocs-official.bsky.socialThis morning is the Fire Committee at City Hall.
I'm going to be asking questions about remediation and the dire state of the cladding scandal (see: @eocs-official.bsky.social.)
I'll also be asking about Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for people with disabilities.
I'm going to be asking questions about remediation and the dire state of the cladding scandal (see: @eocs-official.bsky.social.)
I'll also be asking about Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for people with disabilities.
@MatthewPennycookMP.bsky.social Why are leaseholders, who don't own property paying stamp duty? Why are freeholding property owners not paying? Time to stop tax system burdening those already facing huge challenges of leasehold. #FreeLeaseholders
Bluesky
no.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
@MatthewPennycookMP.bsky.social Why are leaseholders, who don't own property paying stamp duty? Why are freeholding property owners not paying? Time to stop tax system burdening those already facing huge challenges of leasehold. #FreeLeaseholders
What a joy to read this, congratulations to all involved. I fully agree:
“a case study of the unfolding experience of a disaster response, exhibitions like ours can be excellent devices for the education of emergency responders.” #FreeLeaseholders
“a case study of the unfolding experience of a disaster response, exhibitions like ours can be excellent devices for the education of emergency responders.” #FreeLeaseholders
"why are there still no answers?"
One of the more meaningful things I did workwise in 2024 was to co-host an exhibition of the local response to Grenfell, in graffiti and a timeline, with Cathy Long. We reflect on it here:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
One of the more meaningful things I did workwise in 2024 was to co-host an exhibition of the local response to Grenfell, in graffiti and a timeline, with Cathy Long. We reflect on it here:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
How we make history together – Exhibiting the local aftermath of Grenfell
Having documented the community response after the Grenfell Tower fire, Flora Cornish and Cathy Long recently hosted an interactive exhibition in the local area. They suggest how the collaborative …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
What a joy to read this, congratulations to all involved. I fully agree:
“a case study of the unfolding experience of a disaster response, exhibitions like ours can be excellent devices for the education of emergency responders.” #FreeLeaseholders
“a case study of the unfolding experience of a disaster response, exhibitions like ours can be excellent devices for the education of emergency responders.” #FreeLeaseholders
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"why are there still no answers?"
One of the more meaningful things I did workwise in 2024 was to co-host an exhibition of the local response to Grenfell, in graffiti and a timeline, with Cathy Long. We reflect on it here:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
One of the more meaningful things I did workwise in 2024 was to co-host an exhibition of the local response to Grenfell, in graffiti and a timeline, with Cathy Long. We reflect on it here:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
How we make history together – Exhibiting the local aftermath of Grenfell
Having documented the community response after the Grenfell Tower fire, Flora Cornish and Cathy Long recently hosted an interactive exhibition in the local area. They suggest how the collaborative …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"why are there still no answers?"
One of the more meaningful things I did workwise in 2024 was to co-host an exhibition of the local response to Grenfell, in graffiti and a timeline, with Cathy Long. We reflect on it here:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
One of the more meaningful things I did workwise in 2024 was to co-host an exhibition of the local response to Grenfell, in graffiti and a timeline, with Cathy Long. We reflect on it here:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
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💥New: Documenting the community response after the Grenfell Tower fire, @floracornish.bsky.social & Cathy Long suggest how the collaborative creation of archives can support local sense-making post-disaster & preparation for future crises.
#CoProduction #Grenfell blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
#CoProduction #Grenfell blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
How we make history together – Exhibiting the local aftermath of Grenfell
Having documented the community response after the Grenfell Tower fire, Flora Cornish and Cathy Long recently hosted an interactive exhibition in the local area. They suggest how the collaborative …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
💥New: Documenting the community response after the Grenfell Tower fire, @floracornish.bsky.social & Cathy Long suggest how the collaborative creation of archives can support local sense-making post-disaster & preparation for future crises.
#CoProduction #Grenfell blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
#CoProduction #Grenfell blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
“Actions & real outcomes"? Leaseholders are still waiting. Tories failed but Labour sneakily released Written Statement of delays is a bigger fail. Months in power & all we’ve seen is delay & excuses. LH reform needs action NOW, not meetings or death by consultation. Walk the walk!
@FreeLeaseholders
@FreeLeaseholders
Just like much of the furore this week, here is an example of a law passed 4 years ago and the Tories did nothing with it. Within months of us being in power we delivered the scheme because we are about actual actions and real outcomes. They talked we walked. www.burytimes.co.uk/news/2484314...
Man sentenced as GMP secures biggest penalty in Bury domestic violence pilot scheme
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has secured the biggest penalty so far for the breach of a domestic abuse protection order (DAPO) as part of a pilot…
www.burytimes.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“Actions & real outcomes"? Leaseholders are still waiting. Tories failed but Labour sneakily released Written Statement of delays is a bigger fail. Months in power & all we’ve seen is delay & excuses. LH reform needs action NOW, not meetings or death by consultation. Walk the walk!
@FreeLeaseholders
@FreeLeaseholders
It’s folly to think re-posting same empty platitudes on different platform would get different reaction. Leaseholders reject meaningless empty spin & glorying self-serving photo opportunities. Sneaking out statement to kill progress by consultation isn’t “positive”— it’s betrayal. @FreeLeaseholders
Really positive meeting with Minister for Housing Matthew Pennycook today where we outlined the concerns of NLC members.
He is determined to deliver on their manifesto commitments
We stressed the urgency to lay down a timeline of when parts of LFRA24 will be enacted.
#Leasehold #Commonhold
He is determined to deliver on their manifesto commitments
We stressed the urgency to lay down a timeline of when parts of LFRA24 will be enacted.
#Leasehold #Commonhold
January 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It’s folly to think re-posting same empty platitudes on different platform would get different reaction. Leaseholders reject meaningless empty spin & glorying self-serving photo opportunities. Sneaking out statement to kill progress by consultation isn’t “positive”— it’s betrayal. @FreeLeaseholders
A “really positive meeting” means little when followed by a sneaky written statement announcing death by consultation. Leaseholders deserve transparency & action, not empty reassurances. Where’s the timeline? Where’s the urgency? @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
Stop stalling & start delivering.
Stop stalling & start delivering.
Really positive meeting with Minister for Housing Matthew Pennycook today where we outlined the concerns of NLC members.
He is determined to deliver on their manifesto commitments
We stressed the urgency to lay down a timeline of when parts of LFRA24 will be enacted.
#Leasehold #Commonhold
He is determined to deliver on their manifesto commitments
We stressed the urgency to lay down a timeline of when parts of LFRA24 will be enacted.
#Leasehold #Commonhold
January 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A “really positive meeting” means little when followed by a sneaky written statement announcing death by consultation. Leaseholders deserve transparency & action, not empty reassurances. Where’s the timeline? Where’s the urgency? @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
Stop stalling & start delivering.
Stop stalling & start delivering.
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"Leaseholders in Swansea have seen service charges rocket at the hands of mis-management agents like FirstPort.They deserve a better deal-which is why I’ve told FP that we’ve had enough of shoddy behaviour"
NOT JUST SWANSEA
NOT JUST FIRSTPORT
#LeaseholdScandal
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
NOT JUST SWANSEA
NOT JUST FIRSTPORT
#LeaseholdScandal
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
'Property firm upped cancer patient's charge by nearly £1,000'
This is the claim of Swansea MP Torsten Bell who was one of a number of politicians who called the MD of FirstPort to Parliament to answer questions over the company's 'shoddy behaviour'
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"Leaseholders in Swansea have seen service charges rocket at the hands of mis-management agents like FirstPort.They deserve a better deal-which is why I’ve told FP that we’ve had enough of shoddy behaviour"
NOT JUST SWANSEA
NOT JUST FIRSTPORT
#LeaseholdScandal
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
NOT JUST SWANSEA
NOT JUST FIRSTPORT
#LeaseholdScandal
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Thinking of buying? Avoid leasehold. It’s unsafe prison of rising service charges, escalating ground rents, loss control over home & life. You even have to buy permission for pet & pay huge costs to extend lease. You’ll be trapped unable to sell paying endlessly without ownership.
#FreeLesseholders
#FreeLesseholders
January 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Thinking of buying? Avoid leasehold. It’s unsafe prison of rising service charges, escalating ground rents, loss control over home & life. You even have to buy permission for pet & pay huge costs to extend lease. You’ll be trapped unable to sell paying endlessly without ownership.
#FreeLesseholders
#FreeLesseholders
While it's important to fix broken escalators at Cutty Sark DLR, why are you still ignoring much bigger issue of leasehold? The system is broken leaving thousands of people stuck with rising costs and no control over their homes. @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
Time to focus on abolishing leasehold
Time to focus on abolishing leasehold
My latest representations to the Deputy Mayor of London for Transport regarding the broken escalators at Cutty Sark DLR Station:
January 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
While it's important to fix broken escalators at Cutty Sark DLR, why are you still ignoring much bigger issue of leasehold? The system is broken leaving thousands of people stuck with rising costs and no control over their homes. @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
Time to focus on abolishing leasehold
Time to focus on abolishing leasehold
I completed it, I resented it as there always seems just another one to do, it took me far too long, i had to find all the info again, I am not sure they actually work. But if I don’t keep doing them I gift freeholders a free pass & I want my freedom back. Please make the effort.
#FreeLeaseholders
#FreeLeaseholders
📢 The Public Accounts Committee has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding.
It's critical that leaseholders send written evidence to the inquiry. Do not rely on others.
We've prepared a short guide 👇
❗ DEADLINE is 20 January
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
It's critical that leaseholders send written evidence to the inquiry. Do not rely on others.
We've prepared a short guide 👇
❗ DEADLINE is 20 January
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding. As part of this Inquiry, you are invited to submit evidence for the Committee to consider.
endourcladdingscandal.org
January 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I completed it, I resented it as there always seems just another one to do, it took me far too long, i had to find all the info again, I am not sure they actually work. But if I don’t keep doing them I gift freeholders a free pass & I want my freedom back. Please make the effort.
#FreeLeaseholders
#FreeLeaseholders
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📢 The Public Accounts Committee has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding.
It's critical that leaseholders send written evidence to the inquiry. Do not rely on others.
We've prepared a short guide 👇
❗ DEADLINE is 20 January
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
It's critical that leaseholders send written evidence to the inquiry. Do not rely on others.
We've prepared a short guide 👇
❗ DEADLINE is 20 January
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding. As part of this Inquiry, you are invited to submit evidence for the Committee to consider.
endourcladdingscandal.org
January 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📢 The Public Accounts Committee has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding.
It's critical that leaseholders send written evidence to the inquiry. Do not rely on others.
We've prepared a short guide 👇
❗ DEADLINE is 20 January
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
It's critical that leaseholders send written evidence to the inquiry. Do not rely on others.
We've prepared a short guide 👇
❗ DEADLINE is 20 January
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
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✅ The @londonassembly.bsky.social Fire Committee will discuss remediation next week.
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
Find out more about what’s coming up next week at the London Assembly: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
January 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
✅ The @londonassembly.bsky.social Fire Committee will discuss remediation next week.
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
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MHCLG says:
'Our research to date demonstrates sufficient assessor capacity to meet expected demand, though with some local supply pinch points.'
I suspect the "local supply pinch points" include small places like London.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
'Our research to date demonstrates sufficient assessor capacity to meet expected demand, though with some local supply pinch points.'
I suspect the "local supply pinch points" include small places like London.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
January 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
MHCLG says:
'Our research to date demonstrates sufficient assessor capacity to meet expected demand, though with some local supply pinch points.'
I suspect the "local supply pinch points" include small places like London.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
'Our research to date demonstrates sufficient assessor capacity to meet expected demand, though with some local supply pinch points.'
I suspect the "local supply pinch points" include small places like London.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
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I used to have FP as my building manager.
Words cannot describe how bad they were.
Thankfully we did RTM so sacked them.
No matter how attractive a property looks, never ever buy it if FP is involved.
#LeaseholdScandal
Words cannot describe how bad they were.
Thankfully we did RTM so sacked them.
No matter how attractive a property looks, never ever buy it if FP is involved.
#LeaseholdScandal
January 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I used to have FP as my building manager.
Words cannot describe how bad they were.
Thankfully we did RTM so sacked them.
No matter how attractive a property looks, never ever buy it if FP is involved.
#LeaseholdScandal
Words cannot describe how bad they were.
Thankfully we did RTM so sacked them.
No matter how attractive a property looks, never ever buy it if FP is involved.
#LeaseholdScandal
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If you want to know how housing associations work, this is a good summary 👇
They have always seemed to demand parity with private for executive pay and 'not for profit' when accountable for failings. Alas.
January 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If you want to know how housing associations work, this is a good summary 👇
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Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding. As part of this Inquiry, you are invited to submit evidence for the Committee to consider.
endourcladdingscandal.org
January 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Done.
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding. As part of this Inquiry, you are invited to submit evidence for the Committee to consider.
endourcladdingscandal.org
January 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Done.
7 years after Grenfell, promise 'those responsible would pay' remains unfulfilled. Instead leaseholders left to shoulder costs while guilty just shrug & walk away. Justice delayed is justice denied. Hold guilty accountable, no more broken promises. @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
#FreeLeaseholders
#FreeLeaseholders
When the Grenfell Tower blaze led to revelations that high-rise public housing across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the government vowed those responsible would pay. Seven years on, the companies have largely escaped financial liability reut.rs/3BY7wYa
Exclusive: The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material
When the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 led to revelations that high-rise public housing buildings across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the government vowed the building contractors responsible would pay for their negligence.
reut.rs
January 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
7 years after Grenfell, promise 'those responsible would pay' remains unfulfilled. Instead leaseholders left to shoulder costs while guilty just shrug & walk away. Justice delayed is justice denied. Hold guilty accountable, no more broken promises. @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
#FreeLeaseholders
#FreeLeaseholders
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When the Grenfell Tower blaze led to revelations that high-rise public housing across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the government vowed those responsible would pay. Seven years on, the companies have largely escaped financial liability reut.rs/3BY7wYa
Exclusive: The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material
When the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 led to revelations that high-rise public housing buildings across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the government vowed the building contractors responsible would pay for their negligence.
reut.rs
January 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
When the Grenfell Tower blaze led to revelations that high-rise public housing across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the government vowed those responsible would pay. Seven years on, the companies have largely escaped financial liability reut.rs/3BY7wYa
It’s unacceptable for gov to expect leaseholders to become serial litigators. Legal action is costly, stressful & inefficient. The innocent shouldn’t bear burden of fixing a crisis caused by developers & poor regulation. Hold those responsible to account instead.
#FreeLeaseholders
#FreeLeaseholders
Opaque and unaffordable service charges are putting leaseholders and tenants across the country under immense strain.
The government are committed to improving service charge transparency and making it easier to challenge unreasonable increases.
Change is on its way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The government are committed to improving service charge transparency and making it easier to challenge unreasonable increases.
Change is on its way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London leaseholders call for service charge reform
Leasehold reforms can't come soon enough, London homeowners facing thousands in fees tell BBC News.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It’s unacceptable for gov to expect leaseholders to become serial litigators. Legal action is costly, stressful & inefficient. The innocent shouldn’t bear burden of fixing a crisis caused by developers & poor regulation. Hold those responsible to account instead.
#FreeLeaseholders
#FreeLeaseholders
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Really? I'll believe that when it happens.
January 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Really? I'll believe that when it happens.
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Cannot come soon enough Matthew. Need Right to Manage changes asap, really the onus should be on managing agents to show charges are reasonable, not leaseholders having to show they are unreasonable. Also need all in a block to be able to vote on the agent each year, even if no RTM co.
January 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Cannot come soon enough Matthew. Need Right to Manage changes asap, really the onus should be on managing agents to show charges are reasonable, not leaseholders having to show they are unreasonable. Also need all in a block to be able to vote on the agent each year, even if no RTM co.