Housing Justice

We’ve set up Middleton Tenants Union & are working with local people who live in unsafe, unhealthy and insecure private & social tenancies so that everyone can live in healthier homes and can get justice and compensation.

We’ve been working closely with Greater Manchester Tenants Union to challenge the current system of social housing that cares more about profit than people.

Overall, the housing situation in Middleton is becoming more difficult. Prices and rents have been rising fast – beyond what a lot people can afford. There are many fewer homes available for social rent. This is mainly as a result of “right-to-buy”. And the number of homes owned by private landlords continues to increase. Sadly, there is no security in private tenancies, with people at risk of eviction at any time for no reason.

For some home-owners, their houses are valuable assets. But for many people, finding the money to pay their mortgage or their rent is becoming more and more difficult. If they do have to leave their home, finding somewhere else to live can be really hard.

Having a secure and affordable home is fundamental to our well-being and, at Middleton Co-operating, we want this to be the reality for as many people as possible.

Alongside supporting people right now we’re also working towards and dreaming about something beautiful that we could create together instead. 

 We’ve become members of Greater Manchester Community Led Homes network and have been exploring alternatives to the current status quo.

If you’d like to get involved in Middleton Co-operating’s work on community-owned housing, please contact us at housing@middleton.coop