Community Land Trusts: money, land, people and other news from the Network
Tony Gosling
tony at cultureshop.org.uk
Sat Mar 10 08:35:02 GMT 2018
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February is so sneaky, flying by as it does. We can't quite believe it's
already March. March! Although short, February certainly packed a punch
and was jam-packed with events and announcements from all across the
country. Keep scrolling to read the latest news from the movement, as
well as on our AGM, the new See It and Believe It date, funding news and
MUCH more!
*BECOME A MEMBER*
Click here for more details on National CLT Network membership
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Ten years ago there were 14 CLTs, there's now around 230, with more than
5,000 homes in the pipeline! The CLT movement is growing fast, and our
aim is to see a CLT in any community that wants one. We're also taking a
leading role in the growth of the wider community-led housing movement.
We hope you'll agree, it's been a hugely successful year for the
movement. Together with members we've reached many milestones that will
help community led housing to become a mainstream housing option.
*BENEFITS OF JOINING THE NATIONAL CLT NETWORK
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*THIS YEAR'S KEY SUCCESSES*
Becoming a member of the National CLT Network puts you right at the
heart of this growing community land trust and wider community led
housing movement. This year we've continued to live up to our reputation
as a formidable lobbying force within Westminster. Together we have:
* *secured the future of the Community Housing Fund*
* *made major progress in securing an exemption from the ban on
leasehold and ground rents.*
We are a membership organisation, which means that without you, we
wouldn't exist. We are very excited for the future of this movement and
the serious change it will bring to society. Our growing team stands
with you, is constantly inspired by you, and fights for you, making sure
you get the funding, support and resources you need to be able to fight
your cause. We hope you'll support us too, as the movement develops.
*A MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE FOR ALL*
We have packages that will suit all groups and organisations involved in
the movement, including:
* New and forming CLTs
* Established CLTs
* Enabling Hubs
* Local authorities
* Other organisations such as developers, architects and planners.
We're pleased to let you know that we'll be providing you with *even
greater value for money*by including many new additional benefits and
resources. Membership benefits include:
* Access to*professional advice and technical support*
* Connections to a*large support system *of like-minded people and
organisations
* access to *live online briefings with Q&A sessions*
* an exclusive one-off *£50 discount on Employers and/or Public
Liability Insurance*to all 'Member' and 'Member Plus' CLTs
* *written briefings*on a range of important matters including GDPR
and the Community Housing Fund
* *more showcase events*across the country to inspire, share
knowledge and build valuable connections with other groups and
organisations.
*AND EXTRA COVER FOR 'MEMBER PLUS' CLTS*
Member Plus CLTs now have the option to *extend the Directors' and
Officers' Liability insurance to include cover for the legal form of the
CLT itself*, in the event that the CLT is sued. It also gives you
Professional Indemnity insurance, useful if you give any services or
advice. This all adds £60 to your membership fee, a big saving on the
cost of you taking this cover out yourself.
Join the National CLT Network today
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*AGM GOES LIVE*
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The Beast from the East put paid to our plans to hold our AGM in
Cambridgeshire (more info on the rescheduling of See It and Believe It
event coming up) and forced us to get creative and live stream our AGM
instead. And guess, what, it's still available to view online! Just
click the video link above.
Hear from our Chair, Baroness Cathy Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville
MBE, our Director and the team on what we've been getting up to and our
future activities. The re-election of Alison Ward to the Board was also
announced following a member vote (congratulations Alison!).
A full summary of the AGM and a copy of our annual report can be found
here
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=e87a050ddc&e=913b3a5e1d>.
*SEE IT AND BELIEVE IT UPDATE*
*Visit to Stretham and Wilburton CLT, Cambridgeshire*
Unfortunately, last week's weather meant we were unable to go ahead with
our visit to Stretham and Wilburton CLT, we're really sorry if this
caused any issues for any of you. We're now in the process of
rescheduling this event and will be in touch with original guests asap.
*COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING*
Crowdfunding and community share issues are becoming the norm when it
comes to raising finance. If you'd like more information on how you can
set up your own fundraiser, get in touch with Tom
<mailto:tom at communitylandtrusts.org.uk?subject=Community%20funding>. To
make sure the National CLT Network benefits (without making a dent in
your own collection), all you have to do is:
* Sign up to Crowdfunder by following *this link*
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=a4579b479c&e=913b3a5e1d>,
or
* Let us know you're setting one up, so we can notify Crowdfunder
you've followed our referral.
*POLICY AND FUNDING UPDATES*
*1. Community Housing Fund*
We understand that the launch of the prospectus will not take place for
a few more weeks while the programme details and launch date are finalised.
It should be noted that the programme will be launched in phases - the
initial prospectus will outline the revenue and funding for capital
infrastructure (e.g. roads). The prospectus on the capital grant funding
(for affordable housing) will follow later. We are currently working
with the Ministry and Homes England on the detail of the capital
programme. If you have any projects that need capital now though please
let us know and we will inform Homes England.
As many of you know, we've written to the new Minister of State for
Housing
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=023e24214e&e=913b3a5e1d>,
Dominic Raab MP, on three measures needed to maximise the delivery of
the Fund. Thank you to everyone that wrote to the Minister urging for
the Fund to be launched.
*2. Draft London Plan*
We worked with the London Hub, CDS Co-operatives, Confederation of
Co-operative Housing and UK Cohousing to produce a joint response to the
draft London Plan - an important document that will set a policy
framework for local plans across the capital.
*View the joint response here*
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*3. Small Sites, Small Builders*
Small Sites, Small Builders is a new pilot scheme devised by the Mayor
of London to help create more genuinely affordable homes in the capital.
Sadiq Khan announced
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=7c8056eaf0&e=913b3a5e1d>that ten
small sites owned by Transport for London have been released for
development.
We're delighted to see that the two largest sites have been reserved for
community-led housing groups to bid for. This is an important vote of
confidence for community-led housing from the Mayor of London. These
sites will create new stock of genuinely affordable housing and enable
local families to remain in the places they call home.
*4. Nationwide Foundation invests £1 million in Community Led Housing*
/'/We're delighted to announce that, together with the Confederation of
Co-operative Housing and UK Cohousing, we have secured funding from the
Nationwide Foundation
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=fe4a25445c&e=913b3a5e1d>,
as part of their larger investment in the community housing sector.
The money will help us together deliver three key activities to help
grow community-led housing, including:
* a single website on community-led housing that brings together all
information, resources and activity on community-led housing;
* Support for new local enabling hubs; and
* a training and quality mark programme for advisers to ensure the
highest quality advice is provided to groups.
This support from the Nationwide Foundation is a big step forward in
developing the national infrastructure for community-led housing. As
shared at the AGM, we, CCH, UK Cohousing and Locality have point a joint
Expression of Interest to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local
Government to further develop the national and local infrastructure for
community-led housing.
*5. EU funding to grow CLT approach in North West Europe*
We have also been successful in a collaborative bid to the EU Interreg
North West Europe Programme to support the growth of CLTs in cities in
North West Europe
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=1f07a5b7a7&e=913b3a5e1d>.
Working with partners in France, Belgium and Holland, as well as with
London CLT, we will, during the course of the three year project,
support efforts to 'prove the concept' in other parts of the region,
create a supportive local, regional and national policy, funding and
regulatory environment for CLTs across the region, and build the
movement. There will be lots of opportunities for CLTs in the UK to be
involved and we will share information on that shortly.
*6. Leasehold Reform*
We're continuing to lobby for an exemption for CLTs and cohousing groups
from the ban on leasehold and ground rents. Following Government's
response to the consultation, published on 23 December 2017, which
explicitly stated that an exemption for CLTs would be considered, we're
due to meet with officials shortly to discuss this. We'll update you all
in due course.
*CLT NEWS*
Over two hundred people attended events in February in Surrey and
Brighton and Hove
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to learn about local community led housing initiatives.
Architect Bill Dunster shows the development design to a community
member at the Newport Essex Open Day
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in February.
Grow Wild is giving away free seed kits to communities that want to
create pockets of wild beauty in their neighbourhood! Sounds lovely,
right?! Apply for your f
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kit
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=f2089278db&e=913b3a5e1d> by
11 March.
Calder Valley CLT has received "pledges" totaling over £90,000!
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This is a very positive first step towards their goal of raising
£500,000 - the largest community share offer for community-led housing
ever attempted in Britain.
Ruman, Humayra, and their son Yunus share their story about living in
London CLT's St Clement's
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development. Thanks to the CLT, they were able to move out of the flat
they shared with four other family members and get their own space.
*VACANCIES*
*We're recruiting for a Communications and Campaigns Officer*
Join us at the Network! We are seeking a Communications and Campaigns
Officer.
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=fa971fc63b&e=913b3a5e1d> This
is a new position that will offer a chance to play a key role in our
communications and advocacy campaigning work as well as in the Interreg
North West Europe project. If you know someone who would make a great
addition to our team, don't wait to share this with them - deadline:
23 March!
*Other Vacancies*
RUSS CLT currently has a vacancy for a new Operations Director.
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=491419a602&e=913b3a5e1d>The
application deadline has now been extended to 23 March.
East Midlands CLT is seeking a Community Led Housing Facilitator
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=fa65622e6f&e=913b3a5e1d>.
Applications must be received by noon, 23 March.
The University of Sheffield is proud to now offer a fully-funded ESRC
Collaborative PhD Studentship
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=8e8357e0e2&e=913b3a5e1d>for
entry in October 2018.
*MAKING HEADLINES*
CLTs in the news! February saw lots of great coverage for local CLTs.
Read all about their progress below.
*Co-Op News*
Nationwide Foundation give £1m to help grow community housing
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=630d793897&e=913b3a5e1d>
*The Guardian*
How one community beat the system and rebuilt their shattered streets
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*The Packet*
Partnership approach brings 16 new affordable homes for local people at
Rame
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*LABM*
London’s DIY community housing groups set to boom thanks to multimillion
European fund
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*The Wharfedale Observer*
Otley Community Land Trust flourishing - and aiming to welcome new
members
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*Spire FM*
"Men's Shed" project to open in Wilton
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*Please do share your news with us, it means we can share it through our
website, social media and newsletters like this.* Email Beth
<mailto:beth at communitylandtrusts.org.uk>, with your stories and updates.
We are also getting an increasing number of journalists calling us and
asking to be put in touch with CLTs. The national media is clearly a
fantastic way to raise the profile of your project, as well as the wider
community-led housing movement. If you are happy to be contacted by
journalists please let Beth know
<mailto:beth at communitylandtrusts.org.uk?subject=Happy%20to%20be%20connected%20with%20journalists>.
*UPCOMING EVENTS*
*15 March* - Free Carlisle Self Build event, for more information look
here,
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=ea066ada61&e=913b3a5e1d>
email jeremy.hewitson at carlisle.gov.uk
<mailto:jeremy.hewitson at carlisle.gov.uk> or call 01228 81751
*17 March* - Oxford Community-Led Housing with Oxford Human Rights
Festival is presenting a session on Identity and Affordable Housing,
register here.
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*24 March* - Broadhempston CLT Project Tour, to reserve a space email
hrdavies at hotmail.co.uk. For more details, look on our website
<https://communitylandtrusts.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5104ea1eeead5c2de40f9e227&id=59fc85c844&e=913b3a5e1d>.
*10 to 13 April* - Marmalade Conference in Oxford, a free series of
workshops focusing on place based social change. For more information
and a detailed schedule, look on their website.
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Check out our events page
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for more updates on future events!
*P.S. IT WORKED!*
You may remember how in December, we asked you to vote for Catherine in
24housing's Power Players. One, we wanted to see more women in the list
and two, we thought it was about time community led housing got a mention.
Well, guess what - it only went and worked, tons of you voted for her
and she reached number 25!! Although Catherine's initial reaction may
have been one of utter mortification, she is very grateful for the fact
that so many of you took the time to vote and hopes that it will have
helped to raise awareness of community led housing within the wider
housing sector and amongst decision makers.
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