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Think tank suggests raising taxes to save parks
Local taxes should be changed to stop the UK’s parks deteriorating or becoming preserves of the wealthy, a think tank has suggested. According to…
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Think tank warns that Council estates are a national embarrassment
The condition of many of Britain’s social housing estates is ‘a national embarrassment’, a think tank has warned. A report from Policy Exchange has…
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Expansion of troubled families programme to younger children
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced details of an expansion of the government’s Troubled Families programme. According to Housemark: Work will begin this year in…
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The role of HAs in regenerating neighbourhoods
This briefing is a commentary on existing structures that might offer opportunities for housing associations to work as strategic partners in delivering regeneration from…
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IPPR suggest a new relationship for citizens and public services
This landmark report sets out a new ‘relational state’ agenda for public service reform that would address complex problems holistically, provide more intensive and…
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Radical reforms to planning system suggested
Local people could receive greater influence over developments in their area, under radical reforms proposed for the planning system. According to LG News; Plans put…
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Fire safety warning
This one is from Scotland but a fire is a fire – anywhere…. According to Inside Housing: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has…
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Tenants leading change for improved communities
This is the latest Government publication which you might find useful: 140717_Tenants_Leading_Change_FINAL …
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£34.5m for parks and cemetaries
Parks and cemeteries from across the UK have received £34.5m in Lottery cash to support restoration and fundraising. According to LG News: Some 13…
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Is it a good idea to lease your roof to telecoms companies?
The increasing competition between telecommunication companies to improve the strength and coverage of their network services and the country wide roll out of 4G…
