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DWP publish their findings from the 13 LA pilots
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today published its findings from the 13 local authority led pilot areas set up to inform…
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Councils slash millions from Supporting People budgets
Councils have slashed millions from spending on Supporting People contracts and swapped the focus to price rather than quality. Inside Housing freedom of information…
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Complaint to Ombudsman on Welfare Reform
Welfare reforms have contributed to a sharp increase in complaints and enquiries made to the housing ombudsman. Mike Biles, the housing ombudsman, revealed there…
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LAs to bid for £20m in green deal targeted at specific communities
Local authorities will be able to drive street-by-street delivery of the Green Deal following the launch of a £20m scheme. The Green Deal communities…
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Retired people reluctant to downsize
Retired people are reluctant to move to smaller homes despite acknowledging a range of financial and lifestyle benefits, research has found. A poll conducted…
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The case for the development of affordable rural housing
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today published itsreport scrutinising the work of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and…
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MPs suggest scrapping the bedroom tax in small rural settlements
The bedroom tax should be scrapped in smaller villages to prevent under-occupying tenants being forced out of the countryside, a group of MPs has…
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69 HAs to build 14,000 homes
Sixty-nine housing associations and developers are to build nearly 14,000 homes outside London through a £220 million allocation of government funding. ahgp_allocations The announcement…
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Failure to consult leaseholders on maintenance contracts
Councils must consult with residents before awarding long-term maintenance contracts to arm’s-length management organisations, a tribunal has ruled. Hackney Council lost a legal battle…
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£3million pot available for LAs to bid to deal with rogue landlords
Councils will be able to bid for share of up to £3 million to tackle irresponsible landlords in their area, who allow their tenants…
