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Saturday 15 July 2017
Regulator publishes Tenant Involvement Standard
The Homes and Communities Agency has now published the updated standard following the move to deregulate housing associations in April. It consulted on the new standard…
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Saturday 15 July 2017
Fire Risk Assessment tests in Lambeth to include entry to homes
Sue Foster, strategic director for neighbourhoods and growth at Lambeth Council, has decided FRAs needed to take into account more than just communal areas,…
Tagged: Health and Safety
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Saturday 15 July 2017
Clive Betts to lead review on building and fire regulations
Clive Betts has suggested he will undertake a review of building and fire safety regulations, after retaining his position as chair of the Communities…
Tagged: Health and Safety
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Saturday 15 July 2017
Unconference feedback and wisdom 2017
Hi all Thanks to those who supported the Unconfernce with WHASP on 5th July in sunny Warrington. Here is the summary feedback on the…
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Sunday 2 July 2017
Air pollution – what can we do?
Air pollution is damaging the environment and is a significant determinant of human health. The UK is currently failing to comply with EU law…
Tagged: Energy Green Agenda Health
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Sunday 2 July 2017
Staff to be trained to spot radicalisation
Housing associations in Greater Manchester are rolling out anti-radicalisation training to frontline staff in the wake of last month’s terror attack in Manchester. This…
Tagged: Care and Support Equality
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Sunday 2 July 2017
Gas safety – serious detriment investigation of Manchester Landlord
Creative Support provides housing for tenants with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Inside Housing has reported that: The regulator found that a “significant…
Tagged: Regulation
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Sunday 2 July 2017
Sale of HA assets is higher than expected
Fixed asset sales for the year totalled £2bn, 43% more than the forecast of £1.4bn. The HCA said that these were not “unplanned sales”…
Tagged: HA Specific Issues Tenant Involvement
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Sunday 2 July 2017
CEO of HA resigns
Chan Abraham handed in his notice and left the company on Wednesday. The news comes after a turbulent year for the 7,300-home association, which…
Tagged: Health and Safety
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Tuesday 13 June 2017
DUP election pledges – Housing
Inside Housing has reviewed the pledges in the manifesto of the Loose coalition partner of the new Conservative government. Here they are: Deliver 8,000…
Tagged: Government Initiatives
