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Residents happy with councils?
Residents continue to be satisfied with the way their council delivers services, according to a new report published by the Local Government Associations (LGA).…
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New rules on EU procurement
This useful guide from Service matters outlines the latest EU Procurement Directives were published in February. There are three Directives: Goods, Services & Works …
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Battle over rent reform
Stock transfer associations say new rent regime will cost them millions According to Inside Housing Ministers could face a court battle over proposed rent…
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Board diversity remains an issue
Most UK housing associations are chaired by white British men aged between 50 and 59, new research has found. According to Inside Housing: Men…
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Half of government projects at risk of delivery failure
The Major Projects Authority’s annual report covers 199 projects worth £488bn ranging from HS2 to a programme to recruit an extra 4,200 heath visitors.…
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Successful bedroom tax challenge
The legislation on taxing ‘spare’ bedrooms is open to interpretation, and I’ve seen it successfully challenged so don’t suffer in silence – writes Erin…
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Changing lives of homeless people through theatre and art
Thanks to Anthony Simms, a customer at Tristar Home from Stockton from bringing this website to my attention… Cardboard Citizens changes the lives of…
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Accountancy changes could form a need for changes in values of HA homes
Landlords are warned changes to policy could hit their accounts. Housing associations could be forced to post substantial impairment charges if they think government…
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1600 applications for DHP from disabled people rejected
49 councils turn down 1,637 DHP applications by disabled people According to Inside Housing: Councils rejected more than 1,600 applications for help from disabled…
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HCA considers splitting the cost of regulation
The Homes and Communities Agency is considering splitting the cost of housing regulation between landlords and taxpayers. According to Inside Housing: Shared fee structures…
