ACORN WIN! Our member Karen was living for years with no cooker and unsafe electrics in her council-owned home. After a long campaign, she’s got a new kitchen, with more work scheduled. Huge thanks to all those who emailed the council, it really does make a difference.

Problem with bailiffs? Head to our Bailiff Member Defence form acorntheunion.org.uk/contact/bail... #Bailiffs #Lambeth

NEXT MEETING Wednesday 8 October 19:00 Online Email [email protected] for a link #Lambeth

Bailiff Free Britain, divestment from Israel, plus action and results across the country on repairs, rent and discrimination Read all about it on the mini-blog dub.sh/acolam #Lambeth #CouncilTax #Palestine

Upcoming events from West Norwood 4 Palestine and Lambeth Mutual Aid, bailiff campaign from ACORN, plus updates on other campaigns and actions. All on the mini-blog dub.sh/pamini @acornlambeth.bsky.social

Sign ACORN's open letter to the government: No to bully bailiffs & council tax debt! If you've already signed it, repost here and post the link in your WhatsApp groups! acornuk.good.do/englandcampa... #Bailiffs #CouncilTax

Bailiff Free Britain ACORN is fighting back against bailffs Take action here acorntheunion.org.uk/bailiffs/ Video transcript: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #Bailiffs #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

Bailiff Free Britain, divestment from Israel, plus action and results across the country on repairs, rent and discrimination Read all about it on the mini-blog dub.sh/acolam #Lambeth #CouncilTax #Palestine

Stop investment in genocide: tell Lambeth Council to divest from Israel actionnetwork.org/petitions/la... #Lambeth #Palestine

Current council tax rules mean missing just one payment can make a household liable for the full year’s bill, triggering bailiff action within weeks. Demand changes to council tax collection Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

CLOSES TODAY Demand changes to council tax collection Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion Video transcript: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

CLOSES ON FRIDAY Demand changes to council tax collection Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion Video transcript: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

NEW CAMPAIGN 🚨 Right now, people are pushed into poverty when councils send in bailiffs for council tax debt. But there’s another way. Together, we can stop this. Together, we can have dignity not debt. Together, we can make Britain Bailiff Free👇 🔗 acorntheunion.org.uk/bailiffs/

CLOSES ON FRIDAY Demand changes to council tax collection Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion Video transcript: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

Netpol has updated and expanded our guidance on the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action, in response to the many questions we received. This includes fundraising for prisoners, criticising the ban and differences in the way offences are dealt with in Scotland netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...

Our next members’ meeting is taking place next Tuesday 9th September at 6.30 at Advocacy Academy! Advocacy Academy: The Liberation Centre Beehive Place SW9 7QR maps.app.goo.gl/niwXBT2E8CjY... #Lambeth

"The council should not be allowed to get away without the follow up that really improves standards." Read all about the extension of Lambeth's landlord licensing on our mini-blog: dub.sh/acolam #Lambeth #Renting

Our next members’ meeting is taking place next Tuesday 9th September at 6.30 at Advocacy Academy! Advocacy Academy: The Liberation Centre Beehive Place SW9 7QR maps.app.goo.gl/niwXBT2E8CjY... #Lambeth

Councils increasingly rely on bailiffs, court summons, and attachment of earnings to recover council tax debt Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

Our next members’ meeting is taking place next Tuesday 9th September at 6.30 at Advocacy Academy! Advocacy Academy: The Liberation Centre Beehive Place SW9 7QR maps.app.goo.gl/niwXBT2E8CjY... #Lambeth

📢 Right now, missing just one council tax payment can make you liable for the entire year’s bill overnight. Fail to pay and you could get a knock from a bailiff, your belongings taken and a real risk of court or even prison. But it doesn’t have to be this way… 🧵

ACORN are leading the fight for better housing in Lambeth Join Patrick at ACORN Lambeth www.acorntheunion.org.uk/join Or the link in our bio #Lambeth #Housing

4.4 million people are behind on council tax payments, with 79% of arrears owed by households in the bottom half of earners. Demand changes to council tax collection Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

Phase two of Lambeth's landlord licensing scheme is being introduced in September Read all about it on our mini-blog: dub.sh/acolam #Lambeth #Renting

When Kim from Herne Hill was facing eviction and a huge rent hike, we took action, stopped the eviction and reduced the rent hike. Kim is now Chair of our group. Join ACORN so we can help you and you can help others acorntheunion.org.uk  #Lambeth #Housing

Council tax debt in London has reached over £1.4 billion, a 10% increase from last year. Demand changes to council tax collection. Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion #CouncilTax @ACORNunion

Our mini-blog, with updates on landlord licensing , council tax debt campaign, and council divestment from Israel dub.sh/acolam #Lambeth #CouncilTax #Palestine

We have the chance to change this! The government is consulting on how council tax debt is collected - and if enough of us respond then we can’t be ignored! Fill out the consultation and make your voice heard: docs.google.com/document/u/0...

We are hosting a ‘Work for ACORN’ Zoom call! We’ll be discussing the six upcoming roles within ACORN’s organising department on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 6pm. (Tomorrow!) You can register for the call using the link below! 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

These are the same private bailiff firms councils are using to collect council tax debt. There is no place for these vultures in our society. That’s why we’re fighting to get rid once and for all💪

Lambeth housing crisis: So many empty council homes? 🙏 John Lubbock for doing this video of the 68 empty homes on CH. youtu.be/j-Ql5wL5Vgk?... @pete556.bsky.social @hfltenants.bsky.social @refurbdontdemolish.bsky.social @shacaction.bsky.social @greenpartyscott.bsky.social @emptyhomes.bsky.social

🚨 Lambeth families are being forced out of their homes. Lambeth Council is issuing Section 21 eviction notices, pushing dozens into homelessness - despite hundreds of empty homes on our estates. 📅 Online meeting - Mon 18th August 2025 🕖 7–9pm 🔗 linktr.ee/hfltenants / scan QR to join

🚨 Work for ACORN! We’re hiring a: - Birmingham Community Organiser - Hull Community Organiser - Junior Membership Organiser - Leeds Organising Assistant - Leicester Community Organiser - London Community Organiser To find out more/apply👇 acorntheunion.org.uk/join/work-fo...

Council tax debt is out of control (and what you can do about it) pauladamsblog.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/c... #CouncilTax

The private rental market is out of control Email the governmet to call for rent controls: www.acorntheunion.org.uk/rent_control... #Housing #Rent

Demand changes to council tax collection Take action here: linktr.ee/acornunion #CouncilTax @acornunion.bsky.social

Mayor Khan - crackdown on bad landlords! Housing conditions in England are amongst the worst in Europe and illegal activity from landlords is rife. Support our campaign here: acornuk.good.do/london/ztbl/ #Housing #Landlords #London

The latest affiliate to ACORN is the Palestinian Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, dedicated to resistance against the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 100% of the profits from sales of this design will be used to support the PSCC www.acorntheunion.org.uk/shop#!/ACORN... #Palestine

ACORN are leading the fight for better housing in Lambeth Join Patrick at ACORN Lambeth www.acorntheunion.org.uk/join Or the link in our bio #Lambeth #Housing

ACORN Renter's Survey Your input will shape our campaigns for stronger renters’ rights. Help us fight for decent homes for everyone by filling out the survey here: form.123formbuilder.com/6827704/rent... #Housing #Renters

Mayor Khan - crackdown on bad landlords! Housing conditions in England are amongst the worst in Europe and illegal activity from landlords is rife. Support our campaign here: acornuk.good.do/london/ztbl/ #Housing #Landlords #London

Stop The S21 Evictions  Lambeth council is evicting 400 people from council owned homes. HfL Tenants are demanding that the council stop the evictions and offer residents secure tenancies. Sign the petion here: www.change.org/p/stop-s21-e... @hfltenants #Lambeth #Housing

"Rogue landlords have been ‘letting’ homes on the council-owned Central Hill estate in Crystal Palace" Our successful eviction resistance in February newsfromcrystalpalace.wordpress.com/2025/02/22/r... #Lambeth #Housing

Stop The S21 Evictions  Lambeth council is evicting 400 people from council owned homes. HfL Tenants are demanding that the council stop the evictions and offer residents secure tenancies. Sign the petion here: www.change.org/p/stop-s21-e... @hfltenants #Lambeth #Housing

The latest affiliate to ACORN is the Palestinian Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, dedicated to resistance against the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 100% of the profits from sales of this design will be used to support the PSCC www.acorntheunion.org.uk/shop#!/ACORN... #Palestine

WIN FOR ACORN! Finally, after a long day at the Town Hall, the Council have: - Agreed to extend Marie’s emergency accommodation (and make it suitable for her family) - Given a deadline of 18th July for repairs to be done - Apologised to Marie!

ACORN Renter's Survey Your input will shape our campaigns for stronger renters’ rights. Help us fight for decent homes for everyone by filling out the survey here: form.123formbuilder.com/6827704/rent... #Housing #Renters

Stop the cuts! The government is making the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record Write to your MP and demand that they stand against it: acornuk.good.do/englandcampa... #Cuts #Disability #Benefits

Demand Marie has suitable housing! Marie has faced years of appalling disrepair. The council moved her into a hotel room, now they're trying to kick her out Demand better for Marie and her children by sending this email: acornuk.good.do/london/Suita... #Lambeth #Housing

Mayor Khan - crackdown on bad landlords! Housing conditions in England are amongst the worst in Europe and illegal activity from landlords is rife. Support our campaign here: acornuk.good.do/london/ztbl/ #Housing #Landlords #London