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Big Society – Latest news
Please see below a summary of recent developments around: Network for Public Service Transformation, New commitment to tax incentives for Social Investment announced, Further…
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Meeting the demands for housing of an ageing population
Construction of 10 Manchester sized cities over the next 20 years is required to house the UK’s ageing population, a housing provider has said.…
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Return fo the rent collector?
Great job, I used to do this when I first left college – will it come back now that tenants will again pay their rent when Universal…
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Chair of TPAS speaks about articles on Welfare Reform
If there’s one issue that’s been most divisive in the debate over welfare reform, it’s been the rhetoric over “strivers” and “scroungers”. So when Eastlands…
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Personal Independence Payments (PIP) – advice and toolkit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has now introduced a Personal Independence Payment (PIP)to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for eligible working age…
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Proposals – new regulation consultation from HCA
The Homes and Communities Agency regulation committee has outlined tough new proposals aimed at protecting social housing assets. Regulatory_framework_discussion The social housing regulator has…
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Great Expectations – Gender Equality
IPPR have published a report which explores changes in women’s aspirations and expectations over time and from generation to generation, and to spark debate…
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Fire advice to high rise residents
Residents in high-rise blocks must be aware of fire safety and be given clear advice in the event of a fire, the coroner of…
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Investment advice for LAs – beyond banks
With the economy still flat lining, debate rages over how to stimulate investment and growth. Though much attention is focused upon the banks and…
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Welfare Reform – a useful summary
The government’s welfare reform programme is the biggest change to the UK’s welfare benefits system for 60 years. It will affect working age social…
