Following the tragic death of PEACH member Aaisha – an act of domestic violence – PEACH members are holding a meeting to explore what a community response to domestic violence could look like; to protect each other and work together … Continued
We are excited to announce that PEACH is recruiting a team of Community Organisers! We want to build a Community Union that will stand the test of time and we want to share what we learn with communities facing social … Continued
Filmed during lockdown ‘Gutted, a borough in siege’ by Oonagh Cousins captures the depth of inequality in Britain, detailing how it was to suffer a lockdown without any drinking water, raw sewage leaks in your home and crumbling asbestos. PEACH … Continued
2020 as we all know, was a challenging year, people out of work, people being in lockdown, the effect of COVID 19 had the world in turmoil; well, our community wasn’t any different; it was in a rough place, and … Continued
Kitchens, Bathrooms and Repairs Council tenants have come together over the disgraceful conditions of their kitchens, bathrooms and windows. After up to 20 years of council neglect, residents have raised problems related to mould, dampness, broken flooring, cabinets and rotting … Continued
As we all know, the Freemason’s Highstreet has been underappreciated for many years now shops are being left unused and empty, lack of meaningful community projects, opportunities and services for the local community. The High Street Action Group(HAG) Founded by … Continued
PEACH Members have been fighting for over four years to get Mears out; well, it is finally happening; approximately 250 Mears tenants are moving over to the council, thus rent decreases, and repairs getting done asap, Fayha Badi a PEACH Member quoted … Continued
On Thursday 16th August 2018, 40 temporary housing residents, all members of PEACH, travelled on a coach to Mears Offices to take direct action on temporary housing contractor Mears (previously Tando Property Services). Last year, the group of temporary tenants (then called Tando Tigers, now the Mears Cats) made a viral video exposing their poor treatment and calling for the previous council administration to ‘take back control’ of the properties.
On Sat 24th March over 20 residents met with local Cllr Rokhsana Fiaz to talk of their recent experiences with the notorious temporary housing provider Mears (previously Tando-Omega). Mears Cats Club of temporary tenants had set up the session so … Continued
PEACH Housing Club have received a detailed response to the PEACH Regeneration Manifesto 2018 from Sir Robin Wales, who is currently up for selection as the Labour Mayoral Candidate in Newham. We are pleased to say that this means that … Continued