Government launches latest homeownership funding
The Government has revealed the details behind a new wave of Help to Buy funding, as well as plans for the First Homes initiative.
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Regulator of Social Housing publishes latest quarterly survey
The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its latest quarterly survey of registered providers’ financial health.
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Opinion: Including disabled people – moving forward
By EDI Lead Associate Colin Heyman It seems to me that amongst the many groups disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 and lockdown, disabled people have received the littlest publicity. The effect on many disabled people has been devastating: the disproportionate numbers…
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Opinion: What did we find from a year-long review into council housing management?
Since its launch as a social purpose consultancy in 2003, the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny has gathered a wealth of evidence and experience which shows how important it is to create a governance culture grounded in clear accountability, transparency and involvement.
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ALMOs have ‘right mechanisms’ in place to succeed in new regulation
A comprehensive review of the arms-length council housing management model concludes it is “well-placed to meet the post-Grenfell demands that regulators will place on local authorities with housing stock.”
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Opinion: Up the Consumers!
It’s not just Covid-19 cases that are increasing exponentially, so too is the number of serious detriment judgements made by the Regulator of Social Housing. In 2012 there was one, last year there were 6 and this year there were 15, according to the Regulator’s latest annual review of the consumer standards.
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Housing association issued warning after £1m rent overcharging
In the latest round of regulatory judgements, the Regulator of Social Housing issued a couple of warnings to housing associations for economic failings.
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Universal Credit taper rate changes come into effect
Changes that the Chancellor made to universal credit in the Budget have come into effect today.
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Opinion: The Government’s New Deal
Tim Brown, one of our SEN Associates, recently took part in a local radio discussion in the North Midlands on the Prime Minister’s ‘new deal’ announcement. Below he has put together the key points from the session.
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Opinion: Why are we waiting?
It is over three years since the Social Housing Green Paper was published, offering to “rebalance the relationship between residents and landlords”.
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Tulip Siddiq: Children ‘slipping through the cracks’ due to early intervention cuts
The Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years, Tulip Siddiq, has given a damning assessment of how the government is currently treating children who need support.
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Opinion: Down but not out
Many years ago, one rainy afternoon in my school library, I came across a copy of Down and out in Paris in London. I had never heard of George Orwell, but I found his descriptions of life on the road, living on the streets, in filthy common lodging houses and the casual wards of workhouses (“the Spike”) absolutely captivating.
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