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ACORN Bristol @acorn-bristol.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

An ACORN member fled home after their landlord's behaviour left them feeling threatened & unsafe. Further harassment led us to march on the estate agencies he uses; which secured a face-to-face meeting to hear & make good on our member's demands. Direct action gets the goods ✊

ACORN members line out outside Richard Harding, an estate agent founded by the landlord, holding flags & placards with various pro-resident slogans.

ACORN members line out outside Abode, holding those same placards with various pro-resident slogans. "Compensate Residents!" takes front and centre

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A little thread 🧵 Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months! Content warning: - Profanities - Threats of violence - Physical aggression (Not committed by us) (1)

A group of ACORN members wearing ACORN shirts and holding up signs, flags, and leaflets. All members also have their fist raised in the picture.

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Welsh Underground Network @welshundergroundnetwork.cymru · 30/07/2025

New article from @yserengoch.cymru, read it and learn how to beat your parasitic landlord with @acorncardiff.bsky.social @acornunion.bsky.social

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Cardiff Council are trying to kick 17 families out of their homes for alleged links to the 2023 riots. This is disgraceful behaviour from the council. They have no desire to help those in need and instead look to punish those who were expressing anger over a devastating event in their community.

Headline from the Guardian:
Cardiff council warns tenants of eviction if household member convicted for Ely riots
If individuals are convicted and sentenced, council may go to court to seek repossession of their home, letters said.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are putting on a FREE training session, open to absolutely EVERYONE! How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way 6PM, 15th July 2025 96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS

At the top of the poster is a landscape photo from an ACORN workshop, with attendees sitting round a circle, looking like they’re having a lively discussion.
Underneath the image is information on the timing and location of the event:

15/07/2025
96-98 Neville Street
6 - 9 PM
CF11 6LS
Further text reads:
HOW TO STAND UP TO YOUR LANDLORD: THE ACORN WAY
Over the first half of 2025, ACORN Cardiff have won numerous cases for our members, from overturning deposit thefts to resisting evictions. This training session will demonstrate how we achieve these wins for ACORN members up and down the country.

Non-members welcome!
Snacks provided

ACORN
Cardiff / Caerdydd

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🚨Petition: Boot Bully Bailiffs out of Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery! Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...

ACORN
Cardiff/Caerdydd
Tell the Welsh Government to Boot Bully Bailiffs!
Take action!
Deadline: 23rd July 2025

Text reads:
The Welsh government is running a consultation on the administration and enforcement of council tax in the country. This is an opportunity for us to shape the direction of council tax collection. This includes the use of bailiffs, a long time enemy of ACORN members everywhere!
The situation is a dire one - in the last year, 1.2 million more people have fallen into council tax arrears. Across the UK, the total arrears was £7.5 billion in 2024. Households on the lowest incomes spend more than three times as much of their income on Council Tax as the richest. Tens of thousands of families are struggling to keep up with extortionate council tax rates, and bailiff companies are making millions from robbing them. We aren't going to put up with these lowlife scum thinking they can rip us off.
Screenshot from the consultation page, with text as follows:
OPEN CONSULTATION
Improving the administration and enforcement of Council Tax in Wales

We want your views on the changes we want to make on how unpaid Council Tax is collected.

Respond to the consultation using ACORN's template:
Arrow pointing towards a QR code
bit.ly/BootBullyBailiffsCY
Or visit the link in our bio!

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Jumping on this trend with landlords’ propaganda that ACORN members are NOT falling for! Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments if we’re missing any!

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Yet another productive members meeting! We had thoughtful discussions about challenges faced by residents in different neighbourhoods of Cardiff and made plans for outreach activities this summer. We also had a lovely recap of all the wins we’ve achieved over the past 5 months!

A group of ACORN members sitting around a table, annotating some maps.

A group of ACORN members standing around a table, listening attentively to a member speaking. There are some copies of maps on the table.

ACORN Secretary standing next to a flip chart board, speaking passionately. The phrase “Summer Outreach” is written in black marker at the top of the flip chart.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

How do we win against bailiffs and protect our neighbours from their bullying? Simple: we have strength in our numbers.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Reminder: Our next monthly meeting will be on 2nd June 2025 You know the drill: 6:45 PM start, Quaker Meeting House (CF10 2GB), which is a wheelchair accessible venue. Members - check your email for all the deets, including the remote joining instructions!

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ACORN the union @acornunion.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🚨 With Awaab’s Law coming into effect and the Renters' Rights Bill due to become law later this year, this is a crucial time to make sure renters’ voices are heard. That’s why we’ve just launched our yearly Renters Survey!

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Kicking off the week with an ACORN victory: Over £100 of fees waived for Ashley and Kate Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.

The background image is a group of ACORN members marching behind a banner that reads "ACORN: Taking what's ours". Text reads: Case won! £130 fee waived for Ashley and Kate. acorntheunion.org.uk/join. ACORN Cardiff/Caerdydd.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

💼 ACORN is HIRING! ACORN are looking for a Comms Officer and a Finance & Membership Assistant. Members and non-members can apply!. Application deadline is Sunday 8 June, start date will be Monday 14 July. Spread the word: www.acorntheunion.org.uk/work_for_acorn

acorntheunion.org.uk

ACORN || Union for the Community

ACORN, the union in the community.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Diolch yn fawr to @bigissue.com for speaking to ACORN Cardiff members in your article about compensation for eviction. Well done to Kate and Dan for articulating why this is fair and necessary. www.bigissue.com/news/housing...

bigissue.com

Should renters get compensation from their landlord when they're evicted?

The Welsh government has rejected a proposal for renters to receive two months of rent in compensation when they are evicted.

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ACORN Cardiff / Caerdydd @acorncardiff.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Hello! ACORN Cardiff is now on Bluesky! Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!

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