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HAs could soon be able to sell shares
Housing associations could be given the power to raise cash by selling shares, after the Treasury reportedly indicated it is ‘interested’ in backing new…
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Homeless Families moving to other areas – not being tracked for support
Vulnerable homeless families being moved out of London may not be receiving the support they need because councils are not being informed of the…
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National flood framework for England
If you love near an area prone to flooding – this is worth a read: pb14033-national-flood-emrgency-framework …
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Avoiding Overcrowding in London
Overcrowding has been a significant issue in London for many years. According to figures by the 4in10 campaign, around 120,000 households live in overcrowded conditions in social housing alone,…
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HAs – how to avoid financial disater
The guardian has been seeking views from the sector on avoiding financial worries at HAs. Here are some thoughts from some of the contributors:…
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Rethinking neighbourhoods – report
A blueprint for rethinking and revitalising neighbourhoods policy, this report from IPPR draws together a wealth of research into how and why neighbourhoods are…
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Rollout of Universal Credit – immediate forward plan
Further details of the rollout schedule are now available with Rugby and Inverness the next areas to take Universal Credit claims from 25 November…
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IPPR urges double devolution
Think tank, the IPPR, has urged the government to return to the ‘double devolution’ agenda, pioneered by former local government secretary David Miliband. Under the policy,…
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New projects share £6m to support those wishing to speak english
New projects to help faith groups, shop staff and volunteers to teach English will share £6m funding, communities secretary Eric Pickles has announced. The…
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Investing in landscapes can reduce public spending on healthcare
Investing in landscapes could help reduce public spending on health care, according to a new report from the Landscape Institute. The Public Health and Landscape…
