Andrew Fletcher

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[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@campbellclaret @BorisJohnson @bbclaurak @RoryStewartUK @RestIsPolitics Tumbleweed...........

[George Clarke @MrGeorgeClarke]

. I’m sorry but EVERY TIME I read an article like this (this is on the BBC news app) I have my head in my hands. The content is exactly the same that we’ve all read in so many articles on homelessness and the housing crisis in the last 30 years! The issue isn’t just about ‘rough sleepers’ it’s about a much deeper and very painful HOUSING CRISIS.

We are banging the same drum to the same beat but doing NOTHING RADICAL TO FIX THE BIG HOUSING PROBLEMS! Temporary accommodation is NOT the answer!Private rental accommodation is NOT the answer! WE NEED TO BUILD MORE SOCIAL HOUSING IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY ACROSS THE COUNTRY because people desperately need long-term, safe, stable and secure housing for social rent. We need to reform or end Right to Buy. We need to have a cross-party agreement that the country will build a minimum of 100,000 HOMES FOR SOCIAL RENT PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS to replenish the social housing stock that has been lost.

Councils desperately want to build more social housing. But an unsustainable financial model from central government makes this virtually impossible.

For anyone passionate about social housing I recommend you read a brilliant report called ‘SECURING THE FUTURE OF COUNCIL HOUSING’ - An Interim Report - July 2024 - Commissioned by Southwark Council - (CLICK ON THE LINK IN MY BIO FOR THE REPORT) - and supported by 19 other major councils across the country. It has detailed and practical recommendations for achieving 5 key solutions:

1.Establish a new and fair HRA (Housing Revenue Account) model.
2.Reform unsustainable RIGHT TO BUY policies. You can’t sell off council housing stock and not replace it!
3.Remove red tape on the ‘Affordable Homes Programme’ and other funds
4.Announce a Green & Decent Homes Programme
https://t.co/xMPqCIbOPx the completion of new council homes

And if anyone says “the country can’t afford that” it’s simply not true!

The government’s own analysis is that social rented housing has an average benefit:cost ratio of 3.4. Research suggests that funding the construction of just 90,000 new social rent homes could add £51.2bn to the economy, create 140,000 jobs, generate massive savings on housing benefit, REDUCE HOMELESSNESS, increase employment in the NHS, Police, Education and other public services because there will be a genuinely affordable housing provision. Ending the housing crisis is an investment that will benefit Britain!

Just look at Finland! They’ve virtually ended homelessness through a radical programme:

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. The reason: The country applies the “Housing First” concept. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and counselling – without any preconditions.”

ENDING HOMELESSNESS is actually better for the country in every respect (financial, health, mental health, education, well-being) than HAVING HOMELESSNESS, which comes at a huge cost. And of course it is life-changing for those who are living on the streets or stuck in temporary accommodation.

BUT WE NEED RADICAL ACTION FROM GOVERNMENT otherwise it’s the same boring headlines over and over again, that we’ve seen repeated for so many years, while we see the housing crisis get worse by the day.

If it really is ‘TIME FOR CHANGE’ then let’s get on with it

I realise the current government have not been in power long, but I pray they come up with a long-term, radical strategy to end the housing crisis and end homelessness. It will transform the lives of millions of people and it will benefit so many aspects of the country. And without a safe, secure, stable and genuinely affordable roof over your head, everything else in life becomes a battle. A decent home is the foundation stone of everyone’s life.

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#CouncilHouseScandal #HousingCrisis #EnoughisEnough #CouncilHouse #Shelter #AffordabilityCrisis #Housing #Britain #HousingMinister #TimeForChange #HousingFirst #SocialHousing #EndHomelessness #EndHousingCrisis

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

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[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@BBCNews @RishiSunak u turn on #NetZero is a cynical political stunt. Buoyed retaining #Uxbridge by campaigning against #ULEZ changes, they think they can hoodwink the electorate in a general election and hold on to power. Nothing but selfinterest at play by #ConservativeParty

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@AndyGoode10 @British_Airways Thought you would have cycled to France Goodey! Has anyone else mentioned how whingey you have become since getting thin!?! 🤔 😳🤣

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

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[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@AndyGoode10 @EnglandRugby @AndyGoode10 share your view on the commercial ineptitude of the RFU and its leadership, however, has the time not come to stop blaming the coaching staff and shine the spotlight on/hold the players accountable for their dismal performance and question their right to play? #Rugby

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@Odlaner1985 @Jason15Robinson You might want to get off the couch too @Odlaner1985 🫢🤣

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

Whilst nobody will argue that farmers should not bear the brunt of ill-conceived food price caps, we all know they will, #supermarkets won't sacrifice margin, although they will take any positive PR arising!

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

Farmers must not bear the brunt of a proposed voluntary food price cap, farming industry leaders have warned ⚠️

https://t.co/cXzT34kA3x

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@MrJamesMay Is he a tenant on your country estate - perspective is everything! 😉

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@AndyGoode10 @ChampionsCup An honour indeed @AndyGoode10 Had I not listened to this week's @TheRugbyPod I would have rinsed you for the pathetic lift of the cup. However, thank you for your consideration, nobody in Dublin needed to see your ten bellies!! Hope you have recovered from the weekend! 🍻

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@JeremyClarkson Kaleb is absolutely the right farmer to represent their continued importance in the 21st century. Having developed a good nose for #bullshit from working with you, will allow him to deal with politicians effectively. Think of yourself as his mentor JC!

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

@jimhamilton4 @Rob7Burrow The love and humility shown by Kevin should be an inspiration to us all! 👏👏

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

Andrew Fletcher on LinkedIn: #solisinverter https://t.co/CDpYVCP0cO

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

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[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

Will this #BoE plea result in an end to the obscene price gouging in the UK currently - it's a NO from me! #corporategreed BBC News - Bank warns interest rates will rise again if firms hike prices
https://t.co/T3eB7QuTnr

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

Reaching out to my network for recommendations and or introductions to experienced grant funding sourcers. We are currently working with a range of #community groups seeking #grantfunding and #grants to assist them with pursuing de-Carbonisation projects…https://t.co/15o3Xhxzt6

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

Reaching out to my network. Does anyone have experience of or know anybody that does, of setting up Solis GPRS dongles in the UK. I cannot find anyone conversant with or has actually configured the settings on a data only sim card when installed in the do…https://t.co/UWu69p76QU

[Andrew Fletcher @carboncontrolaf]

Hunt’s ‘sustainable’ label for nuclear angers green campaigners https://t.co/NVw4ZSNda7

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