The voices of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Every episode you will hear stories and narratives from our diverse communities, including young people, community leaders and volunteers.
These podcasts explore the memories, histories, narrative and systems which these young people exist in. Empowering them to tell their stories they way they want them to be heard.
#TogetherWeCan
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The voices of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Every episode you will hear stories and narratives from our diverse communities, including young people, community leaders and volunteers.
These podcasts explore the memories, histories, narrative and systems which these young people exist in. Empowering them to tell their stories they way they want them to be heard.
#TogetherWeCan
Chat in the Vil – Episode 1 | Talking Housing with Tia
VOICES from Leicestershire Cares
33 minutes 26 seconds
2 days ago
Chat in the Vil – Episode 1 | Talking Housing with Tia
Powering on project & Filigi Presents
Welcome to the very first episode of Chat in the Vil! In today’s conversation, host Kara sits down with Tia, a young adult from Coalville, to talk openly about one of the biggest challenges facing young people today: housing.
Together they explore:
🏠 Why young adults feel worried about affording a home
💷 The realities of saving, renting, and understanding mortgages
📚 The lack of education around housing, credit, and financial systems
🏘️ Issues with private renting and social housing
💬 What young people in Coalville want to see change
🧠 How housing stress impacts mental health
✨ Ideas for improving housing access and support in the community
Tia shares her personal experiences - from navigating private renting to learning essential life skills outside of school - and highlights the importance of giving young people a voice in local decision making.
If you’re a young person struggling with housing, someone working in the sector, or just curious about what life looks like for the next generation in Coalville, this episode is for you.
VOICES from Leicestershire Cares
The voices of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Every episode you will hear stories and narratives from our diverse communities, including young people, community leaders and volunteers.
These podcasts explore the memories, histories, narrative and systems which these young people exist in. Empowering them to tell their stories they way they want them to be heard.
#TogetherWeCan
