Aileen Evans
@bushbell.bsky.social
Past Pres & Vice Chair Chartered Institute of Housing. Recovering HA CEO. Twins & Step Mum. Loves Cricket, Tea & Bach. Loathes injustice and believes everyone has a right to a good home.
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Aileen Evans
@bushbell.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Thought I’d give Bluesky a go. It’s good to be here.
I’m a housing professional who has experience in the education and charity sectors. We have a massive housing crisis to solve; a crisis made by political choices and one that can be solved by making different ones. Let’s get to work!
I’m a housing professional who has experience in the education and charity sectors. We have a massive housing crisis to solve; a crisis made by political choices and one that can be solved by making different ones. Let’s get to work!
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This idea has been percolating since 2021, but I got to see how it is finally coming to life with the help of @bushbell.bsky.social @eddiehughes.bsky.social and more
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This idea has been percolating since 2021, but I got to see how it is finally coming to life with the help of @bushbell.bsky.social @eddiehughes.bsky.social and more
Out out! #theimportanceofbeingearnest #stephenfry
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Out out! #theimportanceofbeingearnest #stephenfry
@microsoft.com I logged a fault with you last week and you have not responded or fixed the problem. Please will you resolve this
October 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
@microsoft.com I logged a fault with you last week and you have not responded or fixed the problem. Please will you resolve this
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Would be helpful if a few people who were still MPs would say this...
Interesting: Leaving the #ECHR would be a grave mistake, writes former UK Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland KC👇
🔗 conservativehome.com/2025/10/05/r... via @conservativehome.bsky.social
🔗 conservativehome.com/2025/10/05/r... via @conservativehome.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Would be helpful if a few people who were still MPs would say this...
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This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
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Just a simple reminder for today.
October 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Just a simple reminder for today.
This 👇
Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs.
A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.
If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.
If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
July 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This 👇
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Simply making Amazon pay their tax in the UK would be enough to pay for lifting the 2 Child Benefit Cap.
Amazon have a Revenue of £27bn in the UK but usually pay NO tax at all.
Amazon have a Revenue of £27bn in the UK but usually pay NO tax at all.
July 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Simply making Amazon pay their tax in the UK would be enough to pay for lifting the 2 Child Benefit Cap.
Amazon have a Revenue of £27bn in the UK but usually pay NO tax at all.
Amazon have a Revenue of £27bn in the UK but usually pay NO tax at all.
This 👇
The welfare revolt does *not* prove that Labour MPs are "constitutionally incapable of making hard choices".
It proves that they will not just wave through hugely damaging changes, that harm those most in need, on which they've not been consulted.
That's MPs *doing* their jobs, not abdicating them
It proves that they will not just wave through hugely damaging changes, that harm those most in need, on which they've not been consulted.
That's MPs *doing* their jobs, not abdicating them
July 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This 👇
Just watched the John and Amy Hunt interview with @vicderbyshire.bsky.social. I’m struck by their love, quiet dignity and strength in the face of unimaginable horror.
Amy is right when she talks of the epidemic of social media fuelled misogyny that is putting women and girls in danger.
Amy is right when she talks of the epidemic of social media fuelled misogyny that is putting women and girls in danger.
June 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Just watched the John and Amy Hunt interview with @vicderbyshire.bsky.social. I’m struck by their love, quiet dignity and strength in the face of unimaginable horror.
Amy is right when she talks of the epidemic of social media fuelled misogyny that is putting women and girls in danger.
Amy is right when she talks of the epidemic of social media fuelled misogyny that is putting women and girls in danger.
Annual trip for my sis and me to see the Colonel’s Review - one of my favourite days of the year. The skill and musicianship of the bands is outstanding.
June 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Annual trip for my sis and me to see the Colonel’s Review - one of my favourite days of the year. The skill and musicianship of the bands is outstanding.
Love this.
"Why are you wearing so much protection on your lips?" I asked cautiously.
"Later, it's going to be thundery and I suspect there'll be some lightning too." Mam replied.
"I still don't understand." I added.
"It's the balm before the storm." Mam quipped.
#NewAlanBennetts
"Later, it's going to be thundery and I suspect there'll be some lightning too." Mam replied.
"I still don't understand." I added.
"It's the balm before the storm." Mam quipped.
#NewAlanBennetts
June 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Love this.
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🏠 This time next week is the govt's #SpendingReview.
@cihhousing.bsky.social is calling for
🔹 90K social rent homes/year
🔹 £5bn to retrofit social housing
🔹 A renewed Decent Homes Programme
🔹 Action on homelessness & supported housing
📄 Read our full submission: shorturl.at/fGVHJ
#ukhousing
@cihhousing.bsky.social is calling for
🔹 90K social rent homes/year
🔹 £5bn to retrofit social housing
🔹 A renewed Decent Homes Programme
🔹 Action on homelessness & supported housing
📄 Read our full submission: shorturl.at/fGVHJ
#ukhousing
June 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🏠 This time next week is the govt's #SpendingReview.
@cihhousing.bsky.social is calling for
🔹 90K social rent homes/year
🔹 £5bn to retrofit social housing
🔹 A renewed Decent Homes Programme
🔹 Action on homelessness & supported housing
📄 Read our full submission: shorturl.at/fGVHJ
#ukhousing
@cihhousing.bsky.social is calling for
🔹 90K social rent homes/year
🔹 £5bn to retrofit social housing
🔹 A renewed Decent Homes Programme
🔹 Action on homelessness & supported housing
📄 Read our full submission: shorturl.at/fGVHJ
#ukhousing
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We've been working with CDS to bring together stakeholders from across the social housing sector to explore how co-operation and power sharing between providers and resident communities can work to address key issues the sector is facing.
March 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We've been working with CDS to bring together stakeholders from across the social housing sector to explore how co-operation and power sharing between providers and resident communities can work to address key issues the sector is facing.
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This 👇 is a political choice. And a direct result of decades of failure to #BuildSocialHousing - failures the government could reverse at the spending review if it chooses. Please help us persuade them england.shelter.org.uk/support_us/c...
February 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This 👇 is a political choice. And a direct result of decades of failure to #BuildSocialHousing - failures the government could reverse at the spending review if it chooses. Please help us persuade them england.shelter.org.uk/support_us/c...
At the @royalderngate.bsky.social this evening for an Elkie Brooks gig. She’s 80 next week. What a voice. Such power and control. Haunting version of ‘To make you feel my love’ and a proper heavy metal version of Knights in White Satin’ Excellent.
February 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
At the @royalderngate.bsky.social this evening for an Elkie Brooks gig. She’s 80 next week. What a voice. Such power and control. Haunting version of ‘To make you feel my love’ and a proper heavy metal version of Knights in White Satin’ Excellent.
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Today is an object lesson in the radicalisation of the British right-wing press. Britain is being disparaged and insulted by a foreign far-right conspiracy theorist. But the Mail, the Express, the Telegraph and even the Times choose focus their criticisism on the British prime minister instead.
January 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Today is an object lesson in the radicalisation of the British right-wing press. Britain is being disparaged and insulted by a foreign far-right conspiracy theorist. But the Mail, the Express, the Telegraph and even the Times choose focus their criticisism on the British prime minister instead.
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Tim's having his wisdom teeth removed on Christmas Eve. "Based on his track record, he should never have been allowed to have them in the first place. He's not exactly Balthazar!" screamed Joan.
#NewAlanBennetts
#NewAlanBennetts
December 24, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Tim's having his wisdom teeth removed on Christmas Eve. "Based on his track record, he should never have been allowed to have them in the first place. He's not exactly Balthazar!" screamed Joan.
#NewAlanBennetts
#NewAlanBennetts
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Sandra has been banned from the town centre for feeding the ducks again. This time it was the freezer section in Morrisons. #NewAlanBennetts
November 21, 2024 at 8:05 AM
This morning I’m feeling proud and grateful that I’m a woman of a certain age.
December 1, 2024 at 11:33 AM
This morning I’m feeling proud and grateful that I’m a woman of a certain age.
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Good story in @thirdsector.co.uk on our #CharityReformGroup essays being launched today. Our sector needs a stronger voice in the national discourse. For that to happen we need to be louder and clearer on what we’re about. www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-be...
Charities must become confident ‘agents of systemic change’, leaders urge
Fourteen charity chiefs have set out their vision for a new partnership between charities, government and businesses
www.thirdsector.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Good story in @thirdsector.co.uk on our #CharityReformGroup essays being launched today. Our sector needs a stronger voice in the national discourse. For that to happen we need to be louder and clearer on what we’re about. www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-be...
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Can we give a big welcome to @pollyneate.bsky.social please?
@allymcgovern.bsky.social
@alisoninman.bsky.social
@simplicitly.bsky.social
@martinhwheatley.bsky.social
@tomemurtha.bsky.social
@tobylloyd.bsky.social
@jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
@allymcgovern.bsky.social
@alisoninman.bsky.social
@simplicitly.bsky.social
@martinhwheatley.bsky.social
@tomemurtha.bsky.social
@tobylloyd.bsky.social
@jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 7:48 AM
This 👇
This is simply unacceptable.
"In primary schools, nearly 90% of those permanently excluded over the past five years also had special educational needs and disabilities"
Imagine the outcry there would be if this was happening to any other group of our children!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"In primary schools, nearly 90% of those permanently excluded over the past five years also had special educational needs and disabilities"
Imagine the outcry there would be if this was happening to any other group of our children!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:29 AM
This 👇
Sandra has been banned from the town centre for feeding the ducks again. This time it was the freezer section in Morrisons. #NewAlanBennetts
November 21, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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"Rural England is in crisis. The shortage of affordable homes threatens not only housing but also the health, wellbeing, and sustainability of our countryside"🏡
English Rural for NHF our #PlanForHousing series
housing.org.uk/news-and-blo...
#ruralhomelessness #socialhousing #affordablehousing #rural
English Rural for NHF our #PlanForHousing series
housing.org.uk/news-and-blo...
#ruralhomelessness #socialhousing #affordablehousing #rural
Affordable rural homes: a pathway to revitalising our countryside
Martin Collett explains the crisis facing rural housing in England and the importance of ensuring everyone in rural communities can access a decent, affordable home.
housing.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:25 AM
"Rural England is in crisis. The shortage of affordable homes threatens not only housing but also the health, wellbeing, and sustainability of our countryside"🏡
English Rural for NHF our #PlanForHousing series
housing.org.uk/news-and-blo...
#ruralhomelessness #socialhousing #affordablehousing #rural
English Rural for NHF our #PlanForHousing series
housing.org.uk/news-and-blo...
#ruralhomelessness #socialhousing #affordablehousing #rural