Articles by Jenny Stringer

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Fighting fires and austerity

By Jenny Stringer on 28th November, 2018

Catching up with the union that fights for the rights of those who fight fires.
Visuals Voices Banner Home Page

Watch: the women working on the tools and bucking the trend

By Jenny Stringer, Aphra Evans and Kaelyn Maehara on 23rd November, 2018

Inspiring stories of local women bucking the trend and building successful careers in the trades.
Housing Crisis Transparency City Banner Home Page Reports

People block developers profiting from Bristol’s housing crisis

By Jenny Stringer on 15th November, 2018

Campaign against the Chocolate Factory development in Greenbank kicks back into action as developers begin work – minus any affordable housing.
Ideas And Action Features

Another victory for campaigners on Bristol’s slavery legacy as momentum builds

By Jenny Stringer on 1st December, 2017

Momentum is building in the struggle for how Edward Colston, and slavery itself, should be remembered in Bristol in 2017.
Features Ideas And Action

How this Barcelona group is building community power

By Jenny Stringer on 14th October, 2017

An interview with the vice-president of the Federation of Neighbourhood Associations of Barcelona
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Analysis: Bristol’s next move should look to Barcelona

By Jenny Stringer on 5th October, 2017

The Mayor and Bristolians can get inspiration in the struggle against the government.
Reports Ideas And Action

Eviction resistance at Camelot property

By Jenny Stringer on 10th August, 2017

Campaigners celebrate after eviction of Camelot tenant is postponed by protest yesterday.
Edition 12 Banner Home Page Ideas And Action Voices

Collective re-organisation

By Jenny Stringer on 1st August, 2017

In Bristol, people are turning to alternative unions like ACORN and the IWW to get their voices heard on critical issues such as housing and workplace inequality.
Banner Home Page Reports City

Lettings fees ban: The lobbyists push back

By Jenny Stringer on 3rd July, 2017

Although the ban on tenant fees from lettings agents was hailed by many as a positive step forward for renters, the industry lobbies are gearing...
City Features

The legal case that could shape part of the housing crisis

By Jenny Stringer on 10th May, 2017

We caught up with a Bristol lawyer to explain the significance
City

“This plan empowers and gives us a stronger voice”

By Alec Saelens and Jenny Stringer on 3rd April, 2017

Lawrence Weston’s Neighbourhood Development Plan shows what reclaiming local power can look like.
City Banner Home Page Features

Hate crime: Bristol’s survivors and statistics

By Jenny Stringer on 28th February, 2017

“It’s a sign of the times,” Tariq* said to his daughter, trying to explain to the 12-year-old why her school mates won’t sit next to...
Ideas And Action Reports

Hundreds meet to stand up to racism

By Jenny Stringer on 10th February, 2017

“We need to organise so we are the biggest voice.”
Ideas And Action

Famous slave trader celebrated in Bristol again

By Jenny Stringer on 15th November, 2016

Protests against Edward Colston celebrations continued yesterday as official birthday event marked the end of a fortnight of celebrations and fundraising.