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Increase in outsourcing at LAs
The average value of outsourcing contracts in local government increased by 67% in the first half of 2014, according to the latest UK Outsourcing…
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Shared learning on Universal Credit from HAs
Shared learning from housing associations and their tenants where Universal Credit has been introduced. According to the NHF: The Federation is working closely with…
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Noise nuisance app launched
Noise pollution is a serious problem for thousands of people living in the UK every year. For councils, landlords and consultants tasked with investigating…
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Bidding opens for £5m Brownfield development
Councils are being encouraged to bid for a £5m fund to help transform brownfield sites into new housing developments. According to LG News: To qualify for…
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Recording local meetings – advice
Communities secretary, Eric Pickles, recently signed a parliamentary order to allow the public recording of local meetings. I would like to offer you some practical…
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Changes in accountancy rules could impact on HA
Accountancy changes could impact landlords’ lending covenants. According to Inside Housing: New accountancy rules could wipe up to £500m off the balance sheets of…
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Tablets v phone contact for tenants
Landlord’s ‘Digital Deal’ scheme will deny tenants phone access for queries According to Inside Housing: Halton Housing Trust’s tenants will be given tablets but…
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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…
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How do i stop dragon attacks?
A demand to know what plans are in place to protect Wigan from dragon attacks has topped the list of the wackiest Freedom of…
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A case for a 10 year programme for Britian’s worst estates
The government needs to commit to a 10-year programme to clear up the worst estates in Britain, a report has argued. The estate…
