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Social return on Investment – new report
This paper by CfPD, sponsored by Grant Thornton, provides a methodology of Social Return on Investment (SROI) that officers and members can use to…
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Impending shortage of accomodation for Asylum Seekers
There is an “impending shortage” of housing for asylum seekers in the UK,the home affairs committee has warned. Accoridng to 24 Housing: “The issue…
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HB claimants to be exempt from Pay to Stay
Social tenants in receipt of housing benefit will be exempt from the Pay to Stay policy. A government response to a consultation on the…
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Solving the London Housing Crisis
London faces unprecedented challenges in housing its citizens. The London Housing Commission proposes a new deal to secure essential powers and resources for the…
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Useful VFM questions to consider at a Board awayday
Its nearly year end and time to start thiking aout the end of year VF statement. More and mroe focus will be expected on…
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Large private landlord increases rents
Britain’s largest listed private landlord has announced higher rental increases, high demand and a “strong trading performance”. Grainger in a trading update announced its rents…
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HAs combine to monitor development
A 57-strong group of the largest developing housing associations are to set up a new system to track housebuilding, following government criticism over their…
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HCA publishes global accounts of housing providers
HCA have now published our 2015 Global Accounts, illustrating the financial position and performance of providers managing over 1,000 homes. The Accounts illustrate that the…
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Government u-turn on definition of child poverty
The government has been forced into retreat after agreeing that it should continue to report lack of money as a measure of child poverty.…
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10 towns – targeted for health action
NHS England has named 10 sites set to become “healthy new towns” designed to reduce obesity, tackle dementia and increase community cohesion. Under the…
