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Wednesday 27 November 2013
Councils in the North hardest hit by finding cuts
Councils in the North and East Midlands have been hit hardest by funding cuts, putting many authorities at ‘breaking point’. Taking into account welfare…
Tagged: Economy Finance Finance Viability
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Monday 25 November 2013
Lemos and Crane launch prize for digital support for vulnerable people
Are you involved in a project that helps to empower and enhance the lives of homeless and vulnerable people through digital technology? Lemos&Crane working…
Tagged: Social Media Technology
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Saturday 23 November 2013
Bedroom tax – almost the word of the year
Bedroom tax has not only made it into the Oxford Dictionary this year but was a runner-up for the prestigious word of the year…
Tagged: Bedroom Tax
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Saturday 23 November 2013
Leeds critisised for approach to Traveller Sites
Leeds Council has been warned its core planning strategy is ‘not sound’ because of its policies on affordable housing and Gypsy and Traveller sites.…
Tagged: Care and Support Equality Housing Strategy
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Saturday 23 November 2013
No access to be reviewed by PfP after denied access to medics
The family of an 89-year-old sheltered housing resident who died after paramedics were prevented from entering his room is to call on the Care…
Tagged: Care and Support
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Saturday 23 November 2013
Northwards secure eviction with evidence from 6 year old neighbour
A woman has been evicted from her Northwards Housing home after her noise became so bad that her neighbours’ children had to wear earmuffs…
Tagged: Nuisance
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Saturday 23 November 2013
PM confused about HAs
David Cameron gave a puzzling response at prime minister’s question time this week when he was invited by opposition MP Teresa Pearce to condemn…
Tagged: Regulation Value for Money
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Saturday 23 November 2013
Nuisance complaint upheld by LG Ombudsman and compensation is paid
A woman suffered anti-social behaviour for more than two years because of Birmingham Council’s inaction, the ombudsman found. The woman, an owner-occupier, endured aggressive…
Tagged: Complaints LA Specific Issues Nuisance
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Wednesday 20 November 2013
Have you checked your CO2 emissions before winter sets in?
With the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Public Health England is advising people to have their fossil fuel and wood burning appliances –…
Tagged: Regulation Repairs
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Wednesday 20 November 2013
Government starts speed dating for housing supply
The government estate teams will take part in ‘speed dating’ style meetings with developers and investors on Friday, according to Housing News. The first…
Tagged: Government Initiatives House Building Housing Strategy
