Category Archives: Policy

Crisis, Recovery, Transition, Legacy

Posted on April 11, 2020 by jesssteele

“Provide hope and inspiration for collective action to build collective power to achieve collective transformation. Rooted in grief and rage but pointed towards vision and dreams.” Patrisse Cullors, Black Lives Matter, 2013 “Hope offers us clarity that, amid the uncertainty … Continue reading →

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Water OMG!

Posted on March 4, 2018 by jesssteele

It was a fascinating day in Southampton at the Labour Party #NewEconomics conference on Saturday. What stuck with me the most was being presented with the evidence behind the complete and ongoing rip-off and harm done by the privatisation of … Continue reading →

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Delinquent ownership – a PS about the council role

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jesssteele

When it comes to dealing with derelict and disused buildings and land, Councils are in a practically impossible position (but that’s quite normal for local government!). They have a set of ‘powers’ that are theoretically available but technically complex. In … Continue reading →

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Precious Buildings at Risk through Irresponsible Ownership

Posted on October 3, 2013 by jesssteele

In this country we would never let someone drive a car that was uninsured or dangerous. That’s why we have the MOT system and DVLA to keep records of car ownership.  Yet we allow hundreds of owners to keep buildings … Continue reading →

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The People’s Piers

Posted on September 1, 2013 by jesssteele

I was taken aback by the level of interest in the Bank Holiday launch of my Coops UK Fresh Ideas pamphlet ‘The People’s Piers’. Given the coverage – Guardian, Times, Mirror, Daily Mail, BBC News, ITN, etc – I should … Continue reading →

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Tackling irresponsible ownership

Posted on July 25, 2013 by jesssteele

Tackling irresponsible ownership Continue reading →

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