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Thursday 26 July 2012
A new type of Council – Pilots annouced
Five new future council pilot schemes have been announced by the Local Government Association (LGA). Looking to locate savings and revenues in the selected…
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Saturday 21 July 2012
New guarantees scheme offers nothing for housing
Housemark has reported that there was disappointment amongst housing providers that the new UK Guarantees scheme, unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and…
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Saturday 21 July 2012
NHF Newsletter – still time to enter the community Impact awards
Covering the latest news from the world of Housing Association Campaigns and actions. Here is the latest newsletter http://nationalhousingfederation.cmail2.com/t/y-e-jylhuil-sihmjihu-jk/>. You can also enter the…
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Saturday 21 July 2012
Universal Credit Pilots LAs named
Here is a link to Localis of those LAs who will have the pleasure of going first to try out Universal Credit www.localis.org.uk/article/1118/Welfare-pilots-shortlist-unveiled.htm …
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Tuesday 17 July 2012
Advise on Welfare Reform issues from Chris Smith
Here is the latest advise from consultant Chris Smith at HB Help which concentrates on exempt accommodation, supported housing, service charges and rent limits.…
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Tuesday 17 July 2012
Responses to the right to manage consultation
The government had 56 responses to their consultation and are moving forward with a simplified approach to the RTM Here is what people said:…
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Tuesday 17 July 2012
Local Government Ombudsman subject to review
Firstly, do not confuse this with the Housing Association Ombudsman Service, which is different. The service which has been reviewed is that provided to Council Tenants…
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Sunday 15 July 2012
NW Worklessness Event
With record figures of youth unemployment across the country housing associations in the North are tackling the problem head on. Housing associations have already…
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Wednesday 11 July 2012
Money to bring back empty homes in your community?
Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell…
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Wednesday 11 July 2012
Careing for our future
With just a few days left before the recess, the government have published ‘Caring for our future: Reforming care and support’ White Paper, which…
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