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Homeless Reduction Act – a view from Crisis
This is the interim report of Crisis 3 year research into the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act. The ‘A Foot in the Door’…
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Rethinking allocations – CIH report
Rules and processes designed to decide who gets social housing may be failing people in greatest need, according to new research f In Rethinking Allocations,…
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HAs make a pledge on world refugee day, to support access to housing
Twenty-nine associations representing 87,000 homes signed up to the migrant support charter. The charter includes pledges to: Provide a safe and welcoming environment to…
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Manchester develops its own definition of Inside Housing
Manchester City Council has set out its own definition of affordable housing which is based on an average household’s income. The council’s housing affordability…
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Council waiting lists rise in areas where housebuilding falls
Councils with the fastest rising housing waiting lists are areas which saw above average decreases in the amount of social housing coming available, exclusive…
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HAs increasing checks on new tenants ability to pay
The number of housing associations making more stringent checks into the ability of new tenants to pay their rent, as the new lower benefit…
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Councils start to abandon CBL
Two councils have confirmed they are scrapping their choice-based lettings (CBL) systems due to concerns about use of resources. This is in addition to…
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Disabled people unable to find suitable housing
Disabled people are feeling hopeless and isolated, trapped in unsuitable housing, academics have found. A report by the London School of Economics and Political…
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Homes for Cathy – plan education pack for school pupils
A group of social landlords plans to produce an education pack for school pupils to mark the 50th anniversary of Cathy Come Home. Homes…
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Ombudsman rules against council on overcrowding
Councils should be flexible in their housing policies when dealing with people with complex needs.The Local Government Ombudsman has said that councils should deviate…
