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Downgraded HA – due to lack of cashflow
A housing association has been downgraded by the social housing regulator after running low on reserve borrowing in breach of its own policies. According…
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New Governance and financial requirements – regulator enter
The regulator issued a new set of governance and financial viability regulations under a decision instrument – the social housing regulatory standards will be…
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Diversity News
Here is the latest thinking on diversity. Thanks to HDN for thier useful information Housing-Diversity-Network-eBriefing-December-2014 In particular you might be interested in the report…
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HA gets 2nd downgrade in 3 months
Aldwyck Housing Group, which manages 10,000 homes, has today had its governance rating downgraded to ‘G3’ which means it no longer complies with regulatory…
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Why do we need an asset management strategy?
Kate Farley on linked in explains the point of an asset management strategy for social landlords? when they have little choice but to comply…
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Local Government report on ethical behaviour
Almost half of local government managers feel their authority has mediocre or poor standards of ethical behaviour, according to a new report. According to…
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Venture HA forced to merge with one vision
A deal under which troubled landlord Venture Housing Association will be folded into One Vision Housing (OVH) is expected to be concluded within weeks.…
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New public sector anti fraud code of practice
A new code of practice designed to protect councils and others in the public sector from fraud has been launched. According to LG News:…
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Auditor says there has been an increase in fraud
Baker Tilley for the social housing sector has reported a ‘worrying’ increase in fraud reported by its clients. According to Inside Housing: Baker Tilly,…
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More women on Boards but record on diversity and age still in need of improvement
60% of current board members weren’t in place in 2010/11 – but demographics barely shift According to Inside Housing: Housing associations have replaced most…
