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TAROE to become a charity
England’s largest tenant body is still waiting to be approved as a charity so it can more easily access donations, despite having expected to…
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DHP payments to those who are no linger subject to bedrooms tax
Tenants affected by a bedroom tax loophole are likely to be able to keep cash they have received from a hardship fund in addition…
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Salix to become a co-operative
An arm’s-length management organisation is set to become a co-operative run by tenants and employees. Salix Homes, which manages 8,500-homes for Salford Council, will…
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Carers get fresh hope of relief from the bedroom tax
Tenants who live with a person requiring an overnight carer have been given fresh hope of challenging the bedroom tax following a first-tier tribunal…
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No further review of social housing regulation planned
Eric Pickles has rejected calls from MPs for a further review of social housing regulation, saying such a move would undermine lender confidence. Mr…
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Community Impact awards open for your entries
The NHF Community Impact Awards are officially open for entries! Find out more at www.housing.org.uk/awards and enter online. NHF #fedawards celebrate the amazing and…
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The most Gay friendly employers
The local government and housing sector has come out top in charity Stonewall’s 2014 list of gay-friendly employers. According to LG News: Local government beat professional…
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Tax payers robbed by RTB says London report
Over a third of council homes sold through Right to Buy in London are now owned by private landlords, according to figures in a…
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One in Five children at risk of NEET says report
One in five children born in 2000 are at risk of not being in education, employment or training (NEET), a new report is warning.…
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Lemos and Crane support growing localities awards in London
Does your organisation use nature to improve people’s lives? Enter the Growing Localities Awards 2013/14 A total of £2,500 prize money is being offered to…
