Member by member Living Rent is growing stronger. If you have recently joined, looking to get more involved or want to understand the union's history, vision and structure better come along to this training!

This session covers:

• an introduction to Living Rent
• the structure: branches, teams and roles
• information around getting involved and next steps

Get to grips with the vision of Living Rent and be part of building one of the most exciting grassroots unions in Scotland.

This training is part of Living Rent’s training programme supported by the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Foundation.

Banner Making Session for the COP26 housing bloc - Edinburgh. 

  

This banner making session to prepare for the housing bloc for COP26.
Materials will be provided but bring along own materials as well. The max capacity for the room is 20, so if you can't come let is know! 

All welcome. Bring your family along!

Bring your banners to the housing bloc on Sat Nov 6th. 

Join your local branch for their monthly branch meeting! To hear more about the agenda and location of these meetings contact your local organiser Sinead at [email protected]

Join the housing bloc at COP26 to say that HOUSING JUSTICE IS CLIMATE JUSTICE.

• What: The Living Rent Housing Bloc at COP 26 to stress the importance of environmentally-conscious homes.
• When: Saturday 6 November, 12pm.
• Where: Kelvingrove Park (meeting point tbc).

For two weeks in November, world leaders are meeting in Glasgow for the COP26 Global Climate summit. The decisions made at COP26 will have a huge impact on all our futures, as our politicians decide how they will respond to the climate crisis. 

At such a pivotal time, it is crucial that we make ourselves heard. Climate change is one of the biggest crises the world has ever faced. In Scotland, 16% of emissions are linked to domestic heating and energy bills. We urgently need to improve housing and the quality of our dwellings to bring about greater climate justice. 

Be a part of our housing bloc at COP26 to demand housing justice for climate justice. Join Living Rent’s housing bloc in Glasgow at 12pm in Kelvingrove Park before we march down to Glasgow Green.

For any information please email [email protected]

Please bring PLACARDS, and WEAR GREEN.

Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting

This session is for all members keen to understand member defence better and gain the confidence to take on their first member defence support and action. It will cover the process of member defence, from initial contact, to an assessment of the issues, as well as present the existing resources for all member defence officers. We will also cover a few stories of victory!  

The Living Rent Dennistoun Branch meeting will take place on Thursday 18th November - exact time and location TBC

These meetings are open to all Living Rent members and supporters in the area. 

More information on what will be covered in the meeting soon.

The Living Rent Partick Branch meeting will take place on Thursday 4th November - exact time and location TBC

These meetings are open to all Living Rent members and supporters in the area. 

More information on what will be covered in the meeting soon.

Ever wondered how to get through the maze of politics and who decides what in Scotland? For instance, is it your MSP, MP or local councillor who is responsible for enforcing your rights as a tenant? And how to contact them effectively, so as to achieve your goals?

Come to this session to examine the different layers of Scottish politics, understand who decides what and work together with practical examples to know at which layer of government and how to put forward your demands. This is especially important as the council elections are just around the corner and the government is suggesting ambitious reforms to the rented sector!

Part two of four trainings on Living Rent Member Defence work. Open to all members in Edinburgh. 

Meeting will take place in the Gorgie area of the city, exact location tbc and will be announced ahead of the training. 

This session will cover:

• How to effectively identify targets, allies and pick tactics
• Use the strategy chart to plan a winning approach to Member Defence issues
• The tools available and rules to follow when writing letters to landlords, councils, elected representatives

When tenants are faced with disrepair, landlord malpractice, harassment and eviction, the best people to deal with it are tenants ourselves. Through Living Rent, tenants build the knowledge and experience to stand up for our right to safe, secure, affordable housing.

Join this training to start the fightback.