Simon Allcock

Trustee of @ittakesacity. Comments are just mine about: #community #support, #housing and sustainable transit

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

Our new report finds that in comparison to 18 similar countries, the UK has below-average health spending per person and low levels of key clinical staff, including doctors and nurse. Read the full report today: https://t.co/hV5GnM9F42

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

I’d rather live next door to someone who crossed the oceans with a child to escape death and violence than a citizen who wouldn’t cross the street to help a foreigner.

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

A car is often not the most appropriate tool for the job.

Excellent commercial by @BikeIsBestHQ

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

‘Social landlords threatening tenants with eviction if they shame them on social media,’ https://t.co/jWnEtk3ycA
"...call for social landlords to read the ombudsman’s report on Haringey Council, which found a “culture of apathy” and problems following the closure of its ALMO."

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

£9bn improvements to poor housing would generate £135bn in societal benefits, says BRE https://t.co/qpQfMgBbxf

"The BRE report argued that the £9bn need to improve homes would “pay for itself” within nine years based only on NHS savings."

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

Not only this: https://t.co/UkMwQrJdZj - But also, "...Only 2.3% of London listings in 2022-23 were affordable to those relying on LHA to cover their housing costs – down from 18.9% in 2020-21."

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

Big 5 banks passing high interest rates straight on to people with mortgages, but not to people with savings. Giving huge profits. And this is somehow acceptable... https://t.co/FTcCkbmhlN

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

"Whilst it doesn’t minimise the seriousness of the outcome, the fact that so many housing associations have recently been regraded does indicate the challenges the entire sector faces in the current economic climate."
https://t.co/p5g5qJthII

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

"...told us of a resident who had been a tenant for over 30 years but had never been spoken to by their landlord in anything other than transactional terms. Through a conversation about her interests she was now running a community gardening club..." https://t.co/yXJriMZmZg

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

@gridcustomersuk there is a gas leak which is getting worse near the railway line close to Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. There are signs sayings 'do not smoke' for the past few days but the issue needs addressing.

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

The majority of judgements re financial viability are downgrades this round, reflecting very tough operating conditions for RPs Registered providershttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/social-housing-providers-continue-to-comply-with-regulatory-standards-following-regrades-from-rsh

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

@MickeyRiverside @RiversideUK Great to see the picture Mickey. It looks great

[Municipal Dreams @MunicipalDreams]

1/ As @PpeterPeter says 'We could end the housing crisis overnight, if we wanted to. We should introduce private sector rent controls, halt the selling of council houses under right to buy, and build 150,000 council homes a year funded by direct taxation.'
https://t.co/b9FjwPAk2r

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

“We know from previous studies that 20mph encourages more walking and cycling and in doing so improves cardiorespiratory health, as well as reducing stress and anxiety, thereby improving mental health. https://t.co/fFq6uiOabG

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

https://t.co/H9Q28lrILz

[Cambridge City Council @camcitco]

Have you seen these terminals around #Cambridge? You can donate to #StreetAid and your donations will be pooled with other people's so that larger grants can be given to support people who want to move away from rough sleeping. #StreetAidWeek 1/3

[Carlton Reid @carltonreid]

Active Travel England to be “told they no longer have a legal right to be consulted on planning applications,” claims this article about Tory plans to junk many planning laws. https://t.co/kWhS0E3bdL

[Simon Allcock @SimonAllcock]

https://t.co/yBVsA8mToc

[Heather Miles @HeatherMiles84]

🚨 IT'S NOT TOO LATE!🚨
Today's the last day for applications for the Veterans' Service Manager role in #Aldershot @RiversideUK @MJHRiverside
https://t.co/VmvDv6vbrY
Opportunity to manage dedicated team to support & provide decent homes to veterans. DM me to chat about the role

[Clare @Clarecooky]

Been happening in the background, coproduction at its best.

Willow Brooks travelling shop!!

Opening day today!!

@Carolin57307188 @RiversideUK