Two upcoming Land for What conversations in Peterborough and Norwich (March 18th-19th)

We’ve got two workshops coming up in Peterborough (18th March) and Norwich (19th March). Join Three Acres And A Cow, Norwich Farmshare, Community Land Scotland, Landworker’s Alliance, Shared Assets and other guests to explore and raise our awareness of land as a common ground issue connecting housing, food and farming, energy, environment and public and… Continue reading Two upcoming Land for What conversations in Peterborough and Norwich (March 18th-19th)

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Report of discussions at Land for What on 12th-13th November 2016

On the weekend of 12th-13th November 2016, hundreds of people with diverse backgrounds and interests gathered to talk about the issues surrounding land, and to look for spaces for solutions. This report summarises some of the sessions from the weekend. Thanks to everyone who submitted a session summary. We hope it can be useful for people… Continue reading Report of discussions at Land for What on 12th-13th November 2016

Get Your Facts Straight: Land Stats Everyone Should Know

Facts 69% of land in the UK is owned by 0.6% of the population. UK housing is concentrated on 5% of the country’s land mass. Only 64% of people have a small stake in the 5% of land on which our housing is built. Home and land ownership is in decline. 1/3 of British land… Continue reading Get Your Facts Straight: Land Stats Everyone Should Know

Urge Local Landowners to Put Their Land to Good Use

As well as councils, private landowners also often sit on disused land that could be used for public good. Using the template below, you can put pressure on a local landowner to push them into putting their land to good use. Share it widely and do not hesitate in sending that email or letter! Dear… Continue reading Urge Local Landowners to Put Their Land to Good Use

Let Your Council Know: Land Matters

If you and a group of people around you have noticed disused land in your area and you think your council should be acting to do something about here’s how to let them know. Below is a template letter to send to your local councillor to let them know that local land should be used… Continue reading Let Your Council Know: Land Matters

The Land of Scotland and the Common Good

If you have not had a chance to browse this official Scottish Parliament document about land reform, I highly recommend that you do – http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0045/00451087.pdf Just the introduction spelling out their remit is a beautiful stand alone piece of prose in its own right! I have taken the liberty of copying it below to save… Continue reading The Land of Scotland and the Common Good

Meet Our Event Coordinator, Zahra Dalilah

Hello! My name’s Zahra, as you probably guessed from the title, and I’ll be coordinating Land for What?’s first gathering, next month. After 18 months of building, developing and reflecting the time has come to ask the question: Land for What? We’ll be coming together this November 12th-13th for a full two days of conversation… Continue reading Meet Our Event Coordinator, Zahra Dalilah

Oxford session at House Of The Commons on Saturday 22nd October

We will be at House Of The Commons on Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October. Please see their website for the final program and timings. Three Acres And A Cow is happening at 7pm on Friday 21st October and will feature special guest Peggy Seeger. http://houseofthecommons.org/