News
RSH chair Bernadette Conroy spoke at the Social Housing Annual Conference on achieving better and more social housing.
Ombudsman orders Lambeth Council to pay £13,000 in compensation after six severe maladministration findings.
Project 80’s design and construction has been significantly influenced by the Future Homes Standard, set to be introduced in 2025.
Business
By Clare Miller, Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group
David Levenson, “The High Performing Boardroom Coach”
A new report found that half of public sector finance and spend management professionals are still carrying out manual budgeting processes.
Legal
Due to a recent change in legislation, brick facades have become increasingly popular in modern-day construction. Typically, these brickwork facades are seen in high-rise residential and commercial buildings, as well as multi-occupancy dwellings.
The Regulator of Social Housing has published an enforcement notice for Auckland Home Solutions CIC (Auckland)
In a regulatory notice the RSH concluded Haringey Council breached the Home Standard and there was potential for serious detriment to tenants.
Community
By Julie Thompson, Head of Tenant Liaison, Assisted Living Project
Equans is delighted to have completed work on the Murdishaw retrofit scheme in Runcorn, which has seen the completion of 528 energy efficiency measures to 132 properties, transforming them in both appearance and energy performance.
There’s an invisible element in our homes that influences our quality of living – the air.
Developments
Affordable housing provider believe housing has completed a £5million project to make 1,100 homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run … and a second, even bigger scheme is about to get underway.
Jo had been nominated secretly by a tenant who wanted to thank her for her dedication and hard work in helping others, describing Jo as an “angel of life”.
Living Space has commenced construction for the delivery of 48 new homes on the outskirts of Kidderminster for Community Housing.
Interviews
By Clare Miller, Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group
Southway Housing Trust announced it has secured £1.96 million of the £37 million awarded to GMCA’s consortium bid for the SHDF.
Sustain UK has been recognised yet again as a great place to work after achieving the gold standard in Investors in People.