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johnharris1969.bsky.social • 44 days ago

Big story with national consequences, and a rare ray of hope https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/23/frome-residents-win-five-year-battle-for-community-led-housing-project

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david-sword.bsky.social•44 days ago

A key test will be whether the "affordable" housing lives up to its name and is sufficient to meet local need.

oldtrotter.bsky.social•44 days ago

I assume this is because the LA agreed to sell the land at below market rate? If so, any idea how they squared it with “best value”.

samuel-saunders.bsky.social•44 days ago

Offer was above the red book value/land valuation (£4.9m) first time round so very likely the same. Mendip District Council overpaid when they bought the land originally.

jmgr522.bsky.social•43 days ago

Well done that community, hopefully they extended their mutual aid awareness and spread the message so others can learn from it ✊

dunksplace.bsky.social•44 days ago

Frome also where the Lets scheme started

militantlya.bsky.social•43 days ago

Congratulations to you and the fighting Fromers!

isabel-losada.bsky.social•43 days ago

Hi John - just wanted to say that I’ve been listening to you for over a year. Absolutely love you and don’t even know what you look like. But your voice feels like one of my best friends. Thank you. Ps gotta love the people of Frome. :-)

johnharris1969.bsky.social•43 days ago

Well, thank you

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