Our Subcity

By Grace Ogunyemi

A new and original fortnightly podcast about housing and homelessness in the U.K aiming to challenge perceptions in society.

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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

Our Subcity episodes:

March 06, 2019 Bonus Episode 1 of 2 Interview on the HRA with Bob Blackman MP.
In this first bonus episode which is co-produced with the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint I interview Bob Blackman MP, who in 2016 was drawn in the private members ballot and used that opportunity to bring in the Homelessness Reduction Act.
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25min
December 05, 2018 S1 Episode 5 Interview with Housing Solicitor Derek Bernardi
In the last episode of the series I interview Derek Bernardi housing solicitor at Camden Law Centre. We discuss the types of cases he represents and the situations his clients experience.
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17min
November 21, 2018 S1 Episode 4 Solutions to Homelessness
In this episode we discuss potential solutions to homelessness. Looking at government policy and legislation like the Homelessness Reduction Act and rough sleeping strategy as well as individuals working hard to address the issue locally.
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23min
November 07, 2018 S1 Episode 3 Causes of homelessness. The Wider Housing Market
Part one of a two part episode looking at the causes of homelessness. This episode is looking at the wider housing market in the Uk and the difficulties those who are homeless face trying to access accommodation.
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24min
October 24, 2018 S1 Episode 2 Causes of Homelessness: For the individual.
Part one of a two part episode looking at the causes of homelessness for the individual. Issues like benefit problems health issues and substance misuse.
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23min
October 10, 2018 S1 Episode 1 - Homelessness Statistics & Housing Rights.
In this episode we are discussing homelessness statistics and housing rights. Looking at why the statistics around the number of people who are homeless aren't always accurate and examining how councils decide who they will house.
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19min
October 01, 2018 Trailer.
A new and original fortnightly podcast due to be released soon about housing and homelessness aiming to challenge perceptions in society.
Media Credits:- Channel 4, Independant and Aljazeera

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FAQs about Our Subcity:

How many episodes does Our Subcity have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.