Manchester’s PSPO consultation: where we are now
By GMLC volunteer Cecilia Correale What is the PSPO? Manchester City Council are proposing to give themselves new powers using a PSPO. Under these powers any “authorised person” including a…
The housing crisis means more and more of us are living in rented accommodation. For some of the most vulnerable members of our community this means dealing with difficult landlords and living with the permanent fear of eviction and homelessness. On this page you can find out about our housing advice services and how we are campaigning for secure and safe accommodation for all.
The end of Section 21 evictions
In the Greater Manchester Law Centre Manifesto, launched on 11th April, we demanded the abolition of Section 21. Section 21 notices enable landlords to take possession of a property let at…
Judge rules against Salford homeless shelter appeal
Support the shelter residents: Join the feeder march to the Salford May Day parade, from the shelter to the official march Saturday 4th May 11:30am, march from 169 Church Street, Eccles…
“Catastrophic” Housing Advice Deserts Exposed
Earlier this year, our volunteers reviewed the Legal Aid statistics published by Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid Agency, which indicate that the number of solicitor firms providing civil Legal Aid…
#EndSection21 – today a win for renters through grassroots campaigns
In our Manifesto, launched last Thursday, we demanded the abolition of Section 21. Evictions are the leading cause of homelessness in the UK. We are fighting with others on the…
Human rights group challenges Manchester Council’s proposed PSPO
We published on Friday an article “The Public Space Protection Order: What you need to know“. Under the new proposed powers any “authorised person” including a council officer can issue a…
The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO): What you need to know
Manchester City Council are proposing to give themselves new powers using a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), and you have until Monday 8th April to give your views. Under the…
Public Space Protection Orders: ‘outright ridiculous to deeply unjust’
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) were introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 as part of a toolkit given to Local Authorities to help them tackle anti-social…
Our case in Big Issue North: “DIY could be undone”
By Ciara Leeming This piece originally featured in Big Issue North magazine and is re-posted here with permission A group of homeless people have found themselves a roof over…
Manchester City Council’s PSPO consultation: fewer safeguards for the homeless
Manchester City Council have proposed granting themselves new powers to address the following problems in Manchester City Centre: Street drinking “Aggressive” Begging Obstructing building entrances/exits, stairwells of premises or highways…