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12 Jun 18
Only one third of councils will be able to replace homes sold under the right to buy scheme in five years’ time, council leaders have warned.
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11 Jun 18
Ending homelessness could reap the government a £16bn windfall within a decade, according to a leading charity.
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6 Jun 18
Local authorities are plotting a court battle against government plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport, council leaders have confirmed.
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1 Jun 18
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council spent 25% of its usable reserves last financial year as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire, figures out today have revealed.
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24 May 18
While much of the focus was understandably on cladding, the Hackitt Review could have a profound impact on tenant engagement, regulation and housing management, says Chartered Institute of Housing’s...
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22 May 18
Local authorities will bear the brunt of changes to legal aid planned by the Ministry of Justice, a network of law professionals has warned.
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21 May 18
England needs to build 340,000 new homes annually until 2031 to meet housing demand, a report has found.
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18 May 18
Ministers have bowed to public pressure and will consult on banning flammable cladding on high-rise buildings.
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15 May 18
Welfare reform has had a substantial impact on the Scottish housing sector, with the introduction of universal credit pushing up rent arrears for social tenants, according to a report from the...
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14 May 18
Nearly all UK local authorities have a ‘severe’ or ‘moderate’ need for more affordable housing, a survey has warned.
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10 May 18
Pilot areas for an “internationally proven approach” to helping rough sleepers with complex needs into stable accommodation have been named by the housing secretary.
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10 May 18
Councils own a huge number and variety of buildings. Their condition should be surveyed regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose, says CIPFA’s David Brindley.
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9 May 18
Gentrification isn’t just about hipster cafes and flat whites. Done right, it can mean real regeneration of local communities. Kim Thomas reports.
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8 May 18
Young people should receive a £10,000 windfall at the age of 25 to bridge the generational wealth gap, an expert commission has recommended.
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8 May 18
Many voters will have elected councillors based on local services, likely giving the incumbents the advantage, says the LGIU’s Jonathan Carr-West.
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4 May 18
Housing associations’ ability to build more homes to help solve the housing crisis is being hampered by centrally-imposed funding cuts, a real estate advisor has warned.
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27 Apr 18
Local authorities have spent millions on renting housing that they previously owned for temporary accommodation, research by a trade magazine has found.
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26 Apr 18
Government moves to reduce homelessness will put extra pressure on public services but with the proper support and partnerships they can make a difference, says Homeless Link’s Rick Henderson....
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24 Apr 18
Public sector expert Sir Michael Lyons has called for some of the soaring value of land assets to be used to boost social and affordable housing.
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23 Apr 18
Labour has released plans to build 1 million homes in 10 years and “redefine affordable housing”, in a green paper.
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20 Apr 18
Councils need beefed up powers allowing them to confiscate properties from rogue landlords, a group of MPs has urged.
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13 Apr 18
Seven in ten councils in England are struggling to find stable housing for homeless people, charities have warned.
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6 Apr 18
Charities and umbrella groups have raised concerns over cash-strapped councils’ ability to fulfil their duties under homelessness legislation brought in this week.
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4 Apr 18
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23 Mar 18
Public sector employment in the UK fell by 132,000 between September and December last year because of housing association reclassification, official figures have shown.
12 Jun 18Only one third of councils will be able to replace homes sold under the right to buy scheme in five years’ time, council leaders have warned.
11 Jun 18Ending homelessness could reap the government a £16bn windfall within a decade, according to a leading charity.
6 Jun 18Local authorities are plotting a court battle against government plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport, council leaders have confirmed.
1 Jun 18The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council spent 25% of its usable reserves last financial year as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire, figures out today have revealed.
22 May 18Local authorities will bear the brunt of changes to legal aid planned by the Ministry of Justice, a network of law professionals has warned.
21 May 18England needs to build 340,000 new homes annually until 2031 to meet housing demand, a report has found.
18 May 18Ministers have bowed to public pressure and will consult on banning flammable cladding on high-rise buildings.
15 May 18Welfare reform has had a substantial impact on the Scottish housing sector, with the introduction of universal credit pushing up rent arrears for social tenants, according to a report from the...
10 May 18Councils own a huge number and variety of buildings. Their condition should be surveyed regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose, says CIPFA’s David Brindley.
9 May 18Gentrification isn’t just about hipster cafes and flat whites. Done right, it can mean real regeneration of local communities. Kim Thomas reports.
8 May 18Young people should receive a £10,000 windfall at the age of 25 to bridge the generational wealth gap, an expert commission has recommended.
8 May 18Many voters will have elected councillors based on local services, likely giving the incumbents the advantage, says the LGIU’s Jonathan Carr-West.
4 May 18Housing associations’ ability to build more homes to help solve the housing crisis is being hampered by centrally-imposed funding cuts, a real estate advisor has warned.
20 Apr 18Councils need beefed up powers allowing them to confiscate properties from rogue landlords, a group of MPs has urged.
4 Apr 18
23 Mar 18Public sector employment in the UK fell by 132,000 between September and December last year because of housing association reclassification, official figures have shown.
