Upcoming Events

Here are our upcoming events



  • Partick Branch members who rent from PHA are raging at their 7% rent hike. Now its time for them to organise ACTION! Members have been building support for their collective demands all month, and now they want you to come and join them in planning direct action to make PHA sit up and listen. So whether you're a PHA tenant, or want to stand in solidarity with them - come along and get involved in the fun of organising action!

    If you are a PHA tenant and haven't already signed the demands, you can do that here: 
    https://www.livingrent.org/pharentpeition_mar23 

  • Leith Walk Weekly Stall

    Leith Weekly Street Stall, every Saturday 1 - 3pm at outside Majestic Wine Warehouse 



    Each week we have stalls so we  an speak to people about issues we are facing and how we can solve them together in our union. Whether this is damp in our homes, high cost of housing, short term lets, a new development or a vision for Leith by the people, for the people! 

    Volunteer at the stall: organising conversations is how we build a powerful union. Come on down to let people know they can join their union to win real changes in Scotland! 

    Come say hi! If you have an issue or want to know more about Living Rent and how you can get involved come and have a chat!

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  • Member Defence Govanhill - March

    Get involved in your local Member Defence team and get skilled up to defend yourself and your neighbours!

    These monthly work sessions bring members from the Govanhill branch together to learn about Member Defence and work collectively on cases. Come to meet fellow members, make sure you know your rights and how to defend them! 

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  • Introduction to Living Rent March


    This sessions is aimed 
    at new members and those looking to get more involved. This session covers Living Rent's history, vision, structure, current campaigns/ acivity and how to get involved. Come along to be part of building Scotland's exciting local union and be part of win real changes to to our homes.

    Sign up below to receive the zoom link (check you spam!)
    We’ll start at 6.30pm sharp so come 5 minutes early and invite a friend/neighbour to come along.

    Accessibility: If you need support with zoom or adiditional support email [email protected] If you can't attend online come along to a local branch meeting see livingrent.org/events or email to set up a call your local contact. 

    Living Rent is Scotland's Tenants' Union based in our local community. We build our union block by block, street by street to win changes across Scotland. In our homes we are securing repairs, stopping evictions and preventing rent increases. Locally we are organisng for more social housing in new developments and to get investment in local services such lights. Nationally we have won policy change such a rent freeze and eviction ban. We are not stopping here. We organise to put power back into the hands of ordinary people to win the changes we want to see. The more we grow, the more we win - so join us!
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  • Member Defence Meeting Fountainbridge

    Thursday 28th 6- 7.30pm at Fountain Cafe Grove Street 

    Member defence is how we can real win changes in our homes and blocks. Its where members come together to win repairs, stop rent increases, stop evictions and improve our immediate conditions by taking action together. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

    At each meeting we cover: national and local updates; training on member defence; and work on our members issues. If you would like something to be added to the agenda contact before hand. 

    Recent wins include £900 rent back and boiler repair/ stopped rent increase + boiler repair/ delayed rent increase + mould fixed!

    RSVP to come along and if you have your own issue contact us before and let us know and fill out this form here: tinyurl.com/lrmemberdefenceform 

    Accessibility: room wheelchair accessible - there is a disabled access toilet but the room is small so access is not easy. Kids welcome to come and also take part, responsibility is the parents. If you have translation needs or other accessibility needs let us know.

    Time, dates and regularity
    Member Defence meetings in Fountainbridge are open to all members across the city. They are on the 2nd and 4th full week of each month, Tuesday at 6pm - 7.30pm. They are open to people who have issues and those who want to work with fellow members to win real changes to our homes and grow the union. 

    There are meetings in Leith on 2nd and 4th full week Wednesday evenings 6.30pm at The Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal if you are based nearer that end of town. see livingrent.org/events 

    Living Rent is Scotland's Tenants Union, rooted in the community, working to put power back in the hands of ordinary people. Member defence is run by and for members, if you want to fight for safe, afforable, secure housing for yourself and neighbours, Join here: livingrent.org/join.

    If you want to take on your issue you must join as a member, come along to find out what that means!

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  • Wednesday 29h March 6.30 - 8pm, The Wee Hub, 1st floor, Ocean Terminal. 

    Member defence is how we can real win changes in our homes and blocks. Its where members come together to win repairs, stop rent increases, stop evictions and improve our immediate conditions by taking action together. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

    At each meeting we cover: national and local updates; training on member defence; and work on our members issues. If you would like something to be added to the agenda contact before hand. 

    Recent wins include £900 rent back and boiler repair/ stopped rent increase + boiler repair/ delayed rent increase + mould fixed!

    RSVP to come along and if you have your own issue contact us before and let us know and fill out this form here: tinyurl.com/lrmemberdefenceform 

    Accessibility: the space is wheelchair accessible but cold, so wrap up warm! Kids welcome to come and also take part, responsibility is the parents. If you have translation needs or other accessibility needs let us know.

    Time, dates and regularity
    Member Defence meetings in Leith are open to all members across the city. They are bi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th full week of each month, Wednesday at 6.30pm - 7.30pm. They are open to people who have issues and those who want to work with fellow members to win real changes to our homes and grow the union. 

    There are meetings in Fountainbridge on 2nd and 4th full week Tuesday evenings 6pm at Fountain Cafe on Grove Street, if you are based nearer that end of townor the dayt suits better. see livingrent.org/events 

    Living Rent is Scotland's Tenants Union, rooted in the community, working to put power back in the hands of ordinary people. Member defence is run by and for members, if you want to fight for safe, afforable, secure housing for yourself and neighbours, Join here: livingrent.org/join.

    If you want to take on your issue you must join as a member, come along to find out what that means!

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  • Govan & Ibrox Group campaign planning

     

    Members in Govan and Ibrox have been active in the area since the summer. The group has won a number of victories already and has grown rapidly to more than 120 members. But we're only just getting started.

    We have postponed our branch launch, but instead join us on Saturday 1st April at 11am for a campaign planning session where we will pick our campaign for the next couple of months and then do some campaign planning training. 

    Whether you're a private tenant, social tenant or homeowner, whether you've stayed in Govan for decades or you've just moved here, it's up to all of us to fight for everything our area needs. When we come together to tackle the issues we share, we're so much stronger for it.

    Anyone who lives in Greater Govan is welcome. Let's build neighbourhood power.

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  • Join this first event for people of colour in Living Rent to share stories and experiences.

    We know that all the problems we face in regards to our housing (high rents, landlords harassment, lack of repairs, mould etc) are exacerbated for women, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, migrants or people of colour.

    As a union, we are committed to support our members to address these systemic oppressions as we campaign for better rights and services for our members.

    Come to this internal event for Living Rent members who are people of colour, which will be a space to meet other members, share experiences and stories and brainstorm next steps.

    The event will last 1h30 and it'll be online. It will be supported by Ellie Mundiany, anti-racist trainer and Emma Saunders, national organiser. There will be a break and we will have different group activities. If you can't attend but are interested in events for people of colour in Living Rent, please message Emma on Emma [email protected]

     

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  • Shawlands/Langside Branch Meeting April

    • Tuesday, April 04, 2023 at 06:30 PM
    • Shawlands United Reform Church, 111 Moss Side Rd, Glasgow, G41 3TP

    Join your local Shawlands/Langside branch meeting!

    These monthly meetings are a great way to meet fellow members and find out how to get involved in your local branch. Come along and bring a friend/neighbour.

    Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many members are coming. 

    ** Snacks provided and children welcome **

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  • Living Rent Aberdeen Group meeting

    • Wednesday, April 05, 2023 at 06:15 PM
    • to be confirmed

    Join Aberdeen Living Rent members for the the April group meeting!

    New and old, all members welcome! We will be debriefing on our social, planning how to support more members regarding rent increases, lack of repairs and planning for outreach in Tillydrone.

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