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Government plans to be a housebuilder
The Government announced plans to increase housing supply as part of its National Infrastructure Plan 2014. According to a press release from HM Treasury and Danny…
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How can the Council and Government be subject to scrutiny – your views
MPs tasked with overseeing the DCLG are calling for views on how they can better scrutinise the Government and local authorities in the future.…
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IPPR report – the alienation of the white working class
Through original polling, this essay collection examines alienation among ‘white working-class’ people, and finds that attitudes towards key issues throughout British society are less…
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The case for decentralisation from IPPR
A 10-year programme of English decentralisation, spanning parliaments and built on cross-party support, is urgently required – starting now. Here is the latest report…
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Conservative, Labour and Liberal conferences – views on housing
Thanks to the Guardian for this useful information: Conservative 100,000 discount new homes for first-time buyers 100,000 starter homes will be built and offered to…
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Report suggests scrapping the DWP
Simon John Duffy, Director of The Centre for Welfare Reform suggests in his blog on linked in ….. Let’s Scrap the DWP bit.ly…
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CMA consultation for leaseholders
Here is the latest from the Gov.uk website: Case timetable Phase 1 Update on market study and consultation on possible remedies: closes 19 September…
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£6b for regions to spend on housing and infrastructure
Ministers have revealed plans for £6bn of funding for regions to invest in housing, transport infrastructure, faster broadband and skills training. According to Inside…
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Latest AWSIS briefing papers
I always find these useful – so i thought i would share them with members: ABOUT AWICS ‘AWICS’ is an ethical management consultancy and training…
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£53m to accelerate construction of 7,000 homes
The Government has announced a multi-million pound investment, including £53m to accelerate the construction of over 7,000 new homes in key areas of the…