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Thursday 3 August 2017
Grenfell testing, shows fire spread and material disintegrated in 7 minutes
Here is some more information uncovered as part of the investigation into the tragedy. Tests on the type of system used to clad Grenfell…
Tagged: Health and Safety
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Thursday 3 August 2017
Opportunities for Local Authorities to bid for development cash
DCLG’s £45m ‘Land Release Fund’, launched in partnership with the Cabinet Office and Local Government Association’s One Public Estate programme, supports councils to release some…
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Saturday 15 July 2017
Applications open for life chances funding
www.gov.uk/government/publications/life-chances-fund This funds a whole heap of care and support services – lets get it spent!…
Tagged: Care and Support Customer Care
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Saturday 15 July 2017
Infrastructures funds now available
Local authorities will be able to apply for a maximum £10m in government funding to revive housing projects that have stalled, in an attempt…
Tagged: House Building
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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
