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Void Management Survey of HAs
The latest survey on Voice Management by HAs is available from oneserve and iGov The introduction of welfare reforms in 2013, notably Universal Credit…
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Re- use your waste – report
Council leaders have launched a campaign to prevent reusable items ending up in landfill. According to LG News: As much as 615,000 tonnes of…
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Only 6% move due to bedroom tax
Only 6% of housing benefit recipients affected by the ‘bedroom tax’ have moved residence since reforms were introduced last year, figures suggest. According to…
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Can Universities head the local growth agenda?
Universities can play a key role in boosting local economies if the potential of graduates is harnessed, according to a new report. Accoridng to…
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New measures to ease the set up of Parish and Town councils
The government has announced new measures designed to make it easier for communities to set up parish and town councils. According to LG news:…
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Lessons learnt from Housing Benefit Direct
The government has published its report into the 12 LA pilots of Housing Benefits Direct: Read this here: la-led-pilots-preparing-for-universal-credit This is a useful analysis…
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Concerns about equity loan – help to buy
Inside Housing has reported a robust letter sent to communities secretary Eric Pickles by chair of the communities and local government committee Clive Betts. Mr…
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Youth unemployment in Europe
Using new statistical analysis of the youth unemployment picture across Europe, this report assesses the different roles played by education and training, business behaviour…
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Domestic Violence report on police action
A recent report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) found that the overall police response to victims of domestic abuse is ‘not good enough’ and prompts…
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Golden Gates rewards lifestyle changes
The Williams family from Longford, Warrington were celebrating this week after taking away the overall prize in Golden Gates Housing Trust’s Challenge4Change initiative. The…
