Bristol Fair Renting Campaign

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Bristol Fair Renting Campaign We're a group of renters fighting for a fair renting system in Bristol.
Supported by Shelter

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Forwards Bristol in the information tent and workshops this year. We are so gr...
10/09/2026

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Forwards Bristol in the information tent and workshops this year. We are so grateful to everyone who came to speak to us, whether it was to find out more about the campaign, sign our manifesto or learn about their rights as private renters. The sheer number of you who had a story to tell is a testament to how bad the renting situation in Bristol has gotten.
Thank you to everyone who attended our workshops and share their ideas about how they want to see renting in Bristol change. These are the first of workshops we’ll be doing across the city to hear from our community about what would make the biggest impact to them.
Keep an eye out for our next events if you’d like to attend one of our workshops or share your thoughts or renter story in the comments.

Bristol renters, who's going to Forwards?!This year we'll be at our stall until 6pm and running a workshop from 6:30 to ...
28/08/2026

Bristol renters, who's going to Forwards?!
This year we'll be at our stall until 6pm and running a workshop from 6:30 to 7:25pm on Saturday and Sunday, where we want to hear from YOU about how you want to see renting in Bristol change.
We hope to see you there!

Andy Burnham - where are the rent controls?Andy Burnham has been a long-term supporter of rent controls, dating from whe...
21/07/2026

Andy Burnham - where are the rent controls?

Andy Burnham has been a long-term supporter of rent controls, dating from when he was Mayor of Greater Manchester.

In 2023, he wrote to then Housing Secretary Michael Gove along with other Mayors calling for powers to control private rents.

Now, he has not ruled out introducing rent controls to tackle the high cost of living, but also not committed to a plan to address unaffordable rents.

With the average Bristol renter sending 45% of their income each year to their landlord, we need the new Prime Minister to take urgent action.

We need Andy Burnham’s government to introduce an indefinite rent freeze immediately and then work with renters to bring in a longer-term system of rent controls in the future.

You cannot tackle the cost of living without tackling the sky-high private rents that are pushing renters into poverty just to have a roof over their head.

We want a better future where all renters can have a safe, secure and affordable home. Join the Bristol Fair Renting Campaign & help us fight for rent controls.

Do you think Andy Burnham’s government will implement a rent freeze? Let us know and tag Andy Burnham in the comments!

13/06/2026

This Cost of Rent Day, join us in taking action. Email your MP* using the link in our bio and share this post to call on WECA Mayor to take action and pledge to support new powers to tackle unaffordable rents in Bristol.

(*please note that Carla Denyer MP is currently taking a leave of absence, so we're not able to email her at this point)

This action is supported by

ACORN





Caring in Bristol
WECILmatters.bristol

Great Western Credit Union
Renters' Reform Coalition

Social Housing Action Campaign


Bristol Older People's Forum
UWE SU
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
Wellspring Settlement
NEF
SARI
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy group
Eastside Community Trust
North Bristol & South Glos Food Bank



ACFA The Advice Network

North Bristol Advice Centre

Source: ONS - Private Rental affordability, England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2024


Bristol’s JSNA Health and Wellbeing profile for 2026/27 found that 25.6% of children in Bristol are living in poverty af...
12/06/2026

Bristol’s JSNA Health and Wellbeing profile for 2026/27 found that 25.6% of children in Bristol are living in poverty after housing costs have been covered. In specific areas of Bristol this number rises to 57.7%. The cost of private rent is unsustainable and the fact it’s pushing families into relative poverty is unacceptable. 

At Bristol Fair Renting Campaign we are fighting to make the laws and regulations that determine the cost of renting fair. Read the links in our bio to learn more about what we do and be sure to follow us to see what we're up to tomorrow. 

Tune in to tomorrow morning at 6,7 ,8am and live at 9am to catch leaders Emily and Ruth speak about the affordability c...
11/06/2026

Tune in to tomorrow morning at 6,7 ,8am and live at 9am to catch leaders Emily and Ruth speak about the affordability crisis Bristol renters are facing.

If you're a late riser or enjoy them so much you want to listen again you can also catch up later on BBC sounds.

Tune into BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning at 6, 7, 8 am or live at 9am to listen to leaders Emily and Ruth speak on t...
11/06/2026

Tune into BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning at 6, 7, 8 am or live at 9am to listen to leaders Emily and Ruth speak on the current renting crisis in Bristol and what the campaign is doing to fight for change.

If you're a late riser or want to listen again you can always catch up on BBC sounds.

The average renter in Bristol gives 45% of their income to their landlord. At 45%, Bristol has the highest average rent-...
11/06/2026

The average renter in Bristol gives 45% of their income to their landlord.
At 45%, Bristol has the highest average rent-to-income ratio in the UK, even beating out London at 43%. This makes Bristol the least affordable city in all of England.

At the Bristol Fair Renting Campaign, we think this is unacceptable and we’re taking action.

Read the links in our bio to learn more about what we do and be sure to follow us as there’s lots happening over the next few days!

Source: ONS - Private Rental affordability, England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2024

A big thank you to the residents of Bristol who came together to help us build our beautiful banner, that rentees proudl...
14/05/2026

A big thank you to the residents of Bristol who came together to help us build our beautiful banner, that rentees proudly marched with at the National Housing Demonstration in London in April. It was great to see so many people sharing their renting stories and lending their talents to create a beautiful, finished product that we can reuse countless times.
At the moment, it’s easy to feel discouraged by the division and hate we are currently seeing in the UK, but our community has shown us there is hope if you look for it. Alone, our voices can feel unheard, but the support for the demonstration showed together we are impossible to ignore. United, we’ll continue calling for rent controls and a renting system that works for everyone.

Sky-high rents are forcing people out of their homes and destroying our communities. Another housing system is possible ...
25/03/2026

Sky-high rents are forcing people out of their homes and destroying our communities. Another housing system is possible - but we need to fight for it.

We're going to the National Housing Demonstration in central London on 18 April to demand rent controls and march for fairer housing!

Come to our craftivism evening to find out about the campaign, help us make a banner and get ready for the demo!

📆 When: 6.00-8.00pm on Wednesday 8th April
📍Where: St Pauls Learning Centre
✍️ Sign up for free here: https://fairrentingbannerworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk

Expect wholesome vibes, friendly renters, and a delicious vegan meal. If you can’t make the demo, your help with the banner means you will be there in spirit!

Want to come to the demo with us? There are limited spaces available for free transport to and from London - fill out this form to reserve a spot: https://forms.gle/vZcCJaGHzxEXeRkx8

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