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Fire safety rules legal advise
Landmark ruling could give landlords more rights to enforce fire safety rules. According to Inside Housing: A ‘milestone’ legal judgment that allowed a council…
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CAA issue drone warning
A watchdog has warned social landlords to seek permission before using drones near homes or risk prosecution. According to Inside Housing: The Civil Aviation…
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Survey on satisfaction for Affinity Sutton
New research by Ipsos MORI for Affinity Sutton – one of the biggest providers of affordable housing in England – finds most private and social renters…
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Bold devolution charter
England’s cities should have pooled budgets and freedom to allocate funds as they see fit, according to proposals outlined in a ‘bold devolution charter’. According…
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Report calls for Local Govt digital service
The creation of a Local Government Digital Service (LGDS) and the expansion of free WiFi across public spaces are among the key proposals in…
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ASB Update – Sept 2014
This is an update on key developments in relation to the new anti-social behaviour provisions and tools coming into force on 20 October 2014…
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New voice for tenants at Helena
A new Tenants and Communities Committee (TCC) has been launched in St Helens with a promise that customers will have a “stronger voice than…
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Neglect for dying people at Health and Wellbeing Boards
Health and Wellbeing Boards (HBWs) in England are ‘neglecting’ the needs of dying people in their key strategies, according to new research by two charities.…
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New space standards from Government?
In an effort to cut back ‘red tape’ around building standards communities minister Stephen Williams today announced a consultation on the technical requirements of consolidating hundreds…
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Could Manchester be the first devolved city?
Manchester should become the first fully devolved city in England, with full control over all public spending, according to new proposals from a think…
