Susie D
@susiedlon.bsky.social
Housing nerd, working for Trust for London (@trustforlondon.bsky.social). I talk about tackling the housing crisis, #TemporaryAccommodation and the #LondonHousingPanel a lot. Mum. Cat feeder. Christian. Randomly opinionated.
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The Renters' Rights Bill has been APPROVED by the House of Commons!
This is the final step before the Bill receives Royal Assent, which we expect shortly.
No more amendments, no more debate - renters' rights are coming.
This is the final step before the Bill receives Royal Assent, which we expect shortly.
No more amendments, no more debate - renters' rights are coming.
October 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Shout out to all the busy #fundraisers on my timeline. We’ve all done it 😁 And thank you for an excellent and informative report ;-)
Alt text: Photo shows an excerpt of a grant report, with names redacted, containing the text, “Make sure we’ve actually done this by the time we send the report!”
Alt text: Photo shows an excerpt of a grant report, with names redacted, containing the text, “Make sure we’ve actually done this by the time we send the report!”
September 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Shout out to all the busy #fundraisers on my timeline. We’ve all done it 😁 And thank you for an excellent and informative report ;-)
Alt text: Photo shows an excerpt of a grant report, with names redacted, containing the text, “Make sure we’ve actually done this by the time we send the report!”
Alt text: Photo shows an excerpt of a grant report, with names redacted, containing the text, “Make sure we’ve actually done this by the time we send the report!”
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My quote of the day
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
Eleanor Roosevelt
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
Eleanor Roosevelt
September 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My quote of the day
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
Eleanor Roosevelt
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
Eleanor Roosevelt
I have a lot of sympathy with Rayner. A recently divorced mum of a disabled kid, with a constituency outside London, her housing situation is going to be complicated. This ain’t no duck house. “Rayner admits underpaying tax on Hove flat as PM backs her” www.bbc.com/news/article...
Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax on flat as PM backs her
The deputy prime minister says she has referred herself for an ethics probe by the PM's adviser.
www.bbc.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I have a lot of sympathy with Rayner. A recently divorced mum of a disabled kid, with a constituency outside London, her housing situation is going to be complicated. This ain’t no duck house. “Rayner admits underpaying tax on Hove flat as PM backs her” www.bbc.com/news/article...
It’s no surprise the Gov’t banned asylum seekers from buying toys and haircuts. Some councils refuse to store toys and clothes for families seeking emergency housing. People in emergencies need basics for daily life, not a nanny Gov’t thinking it knows better :-( www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Home Office bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods and services
Purchase of snowmobiles, timeshares and furs prohibited, despite asylum seekers receiving only £9.95 a week
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It’s no surprise the Gov’t banned asylum seekers from buying toys and haircuts. Some councils refuse to store toys and clothes for families seeking emergency housing. People in emergencies need basics for daily life, not a nanny Gov’t thinking it knows better :-( www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Absolutely my favourite time of year to be in Bristol
August 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Absolutely my favourite time of year to be in Bristol
Well worth a watch, hat tip to all involved.
Great work from coalition members Safer Renting and @marksoutoftenancy.bsky.social in this powerful documentary on illegal HMOs.
Councils must be properly resourced to tackle this scourge - and ensure the Renters' Rights Bill has a real impact.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Councils must be properly resourced to tackle this scourge - and ensure the Renters' Rights Bill has a real impact.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
For Rent: Rooms Under the Radar
The booming rental market hides a crisis. An investigation into the hidden world of unlicensed shared housing, where people live in overcrowded, unsafe conditions.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Well worth a watch, hat tip to all involved.
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More than 60,000 households in London are homeless and living in temporary accommodation.
What does the latest data show? Why does it matter? And what needs to change?
A thread...
What does the latest data show? Why does it matter? And what needs to change?
A thread...
February 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
More than 60,000 households in London are homeless and living in temporary accommodation.
What does the latest data show? Why does it matter? And what needs to change?
A thread...
What does the latest data show? Why does it matter? And what needs to change?
A thread...
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Concerning research here from Savills suggesting that up to 40% of private rental properties in central London are now short term lets. thenegotiator.co.uk/news/rental-...
More and more landlords switching to holiday lets
Chronic shortage of rental properties in the Capital has been exacerbated by rising number of holiday lets.
thenegotiator.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Concerning research here from Savills suggesting that up to 40% of private rental properties in central London are now short term lets. thenegotiator.co.uk/news/rental-...
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The housing crisis will continue to loom over London this year.
A record number of people are homeless and in temporary accommodation, and extortionate housing costs push many into poverty.
Read more about London’s challenges in 2025 & how to tackle them: bit.ly/4geAhxL @susiedlon.bsky.social
A record number of people are homeless and in temporary accommodation, and extortionate housing costs push many into poverty.
Read more about London’s challenges in 2025 & how to tackle them: bit.ly/4geAhxL @susiedlon.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The housing crisis will continue to loom over London this year.
A record number of people are homeless and in temporary accommodation, and extortionate housing costs push many into poverty.
Read more about London’s challenges in 2025 & how to tackle them: bit.ly/4geAhxL @susiedlon.bsky.social
A record number of people are homeless and in temporary accommodation, and extortionate housing costs push many into poverty.
Read more about London’s challenges in 2025 & how to tackle them: bit.ly/4geAhxL @susiedlon.bsky.social
Just had a scam call about “my housing disrepair problems”. They’re so common now that scammers have an expectation that people will give their personal data to a stranger on robodial in connection with them :-(
February 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Just had a scam call about “my housing disrepair problems”. They’re so common now that scammers have an expectation that people will give their personal data to a stranger on robodial in connection with them :-(
Are you a #campaigner or #CharityComms specialist? Could you work with us and our amazing partners to improve #TemporaryAccommodation in London? Details below - short deadline 17th Feb. Spread the word! 👇👇👇
We're looking for a consultant(s) to provide messaging and campaigning support on a new piece of influencing work to improve the lives of Londoners in temporary accommodation.
Deadline 17 Feb.
More information: bit.ly/4hlKmdV
Deadline 17 Feb.
More information: bit.ly/4hlKmdV
February 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Are you a #campaigner or #CharityComms specialist? Could you work with us and our amazing partners to improve #TemporaryAccommodation in London? Details below - short deadline 17th Feb. Spread the word! 👇👇👇
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*London's challenges in 2025 - and how to tackle them*
From our capital’s shamefully high levels of poverty to the housing crisis & the impact of AI, our partners & we explore the key issues facing London & Londoners this year: bit.ly/4geAhxL
From our capital’s shamefully high levels of poverty to the housing crisis & the impact of AI, our partners & we explore the key issues facing London & Londoners this year: bit.ly/4geAhxL
London's challenges in 2025 - and how to tackle them
We tackle poverty and inequality in London
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January 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
*London's challenges in 2025 - and how to tackle them*
From our capital’s shamefully high levels of poverty to the housing crisis & the impact of AI, our partners & we explore the key issues facing London & Londoners this year: bit.ly/4geAhxL
From our capital’s shamefully high levels of poverty to the housing crisis & the impact of AI, our partners & we explore the key issues facing London & Londoners this year: bit.ly/4geAhxL
I’m on a long Teams call with small person sick-but-lively at home, and all I can say is, our cat is a saint.
January 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I’m on a long Teams call with small person sick-but-lively at home, and all I can say is, our cat is a saint.
I’m sure this is a metaphor. Just tried unsuccessfully to buy a Bible at St Paul’s Cathedral. Had a meandering journey to get there. Couldn’t see an entrance where the map said to look, the main doors were shut. And it shuts at 6, so instead I am off to Daunt to try my luck there…
January 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I’m sure this is a metaphor. Just tried unsuccessfully to buy a Bible at St Paul’s Cathedral. Had a meandering journey to get there. Couldn’t see an entrance where the map said to look, the main doors were shut. And it shuts at 6, so instead I am off to Daunt to try my luck there…
Cat politics: this bruiser rules our neighbourhood. He appears to be hanging out for a glimpse of our New Kat On the Block, just to let him know who’s boss. (I had never seen him hang out there before NKOTB’s arrival).
January 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Cat politics: this bruiser rules our neighbourhood. He appears to be hanging out for a glimpse of our New Kat On the Block, just to let him know who’s boss. (I had never seen him hang out there before NKOTB’s arrival).
Yet another article highlighting the scale of London’s #TemporaryAccommodation emergency and that private firms are making £millions providing public services. Forced moves out of London at short notice must end. amp.theguardian.com/society/2024...
English councils pay millions to move homeless families out of big cities | Housing | The Guardian
Guardian analysis reveals families often given little notice to relocate to already deprived communities far away with no extra support
amp.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yet another article highlighting the scale of London’s #TemporaryAccommodation emergency and that private firms are making £millions providing public services. Forced moves out of London at short notice must end. amp.theguardian.com/society/2024...
The snarky tone of this history piece from the BBC is [chef’s kiss]. Definite “you made me work through Christmas for this fluff?” vibes… “London's disappeared department stores of days gone by” www.bbc.com/news/article...
The disappeared department stores of London's days gone by
Here are some of the capital's retail behemoths of the time, now gone from the streets.
www.bbc.com
December 29, 2024 at 6:54 AM
The snarky tone of this history piece from the BBC is [chef’s kiss]. Definite “you made me work through Christmas for this fluff?” vibes… “London's disappeared department stores of days gone by” www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Housing is a health issue, a wealth issue, an educational attainment and a productivity issue. Few policy areas can have such a sustained impact on such a broad range of outcomes. Yet we've treated it like an alternative investment plan for boomers. This will take years & lots of cash to address.
December 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Housing is a health issue, a wealth issue, an educational attainment and a productivity issue. Few policy areas can have such a sustained impact on such a broad range of outcomes. Yet we've treated it like an alternative investment plan for boomers. This will take years & lots of cash to address.
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'Temporary' accommodation? This is longer than the average private tenancy
news.sky.com/story/childr...
news.sky.com/story/childr...
Children living in temporary accommodation for more than five years, investigation reveals
Nicole's son Logan has celebrated two birthdays in temporary accommodation - and she has been told she and her four-year-old might not be able to move for another three years.
news.sky.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:14 AM
'Temporary' accommodation? This is longer than the average private tenancy
news.sky.com/story/childr...
news.sky.com/story/childr...
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For the last 4 and a half years, Victoria Speed has led ELAN
As she steps down to move on to new challenges she reflects on her time at ELAN in a final blog, providing insights into the current challenges facing workers' rights & hopes for the future
👉 https//bit.ly/49JC...
As she steps down to move on to new challenges she reflects on her time at ELAN in a final blog, providing insights into the current challenges facing workers' rights & hopes for the future
👉 https//bit.ly/49JC...
December 18, 2024 at 12:47 PM
For the last 4 and a half years, Victoria Speed has led ELAN
As she steps down to move on to new challenges she reflects on her time at ELAN in a final blog, providing insights into the current challenges facing workers' rights & hopes for the future
👉 https//bit.ly/49JC...
As she steps down to move on to new challenges she reflects on her time at ELAN in a final blog, providing insights into the current challenges facing workers' rights & hopes for the future
👉 https//bit.ly/49JC...
Great piece talking about the importance of preventative approaches to public health. It’s no surprise good homes and tackling child poverty feature. If folks want the NHS to work, they need to sort these things out asap.
December 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Great piece talking about the importance of preventative approaches to public health. It’s no surprise good homes and tackling child poverty feature. If folks want the NHS to work, they need to sort these things out asap.
Simba is settling in nicely. Unfortunately he’s doing so on my keyboard and refuses to budge. See also: walking on track pad.
December 16, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Simba is settling in nicely. Unfortunately he’s doing so on my keyboard and refuses to budge. See also: walking on track pad.