By Brelda Baum In the Radio Times Magazine last Sunday, I read about a TV programme called ‘How rich are you?‘. This Channel 4 offering set out to examine the polarisation of wealth in the UK. Having watched the programme, ....
The Scottish Government published its ‘Consultation on a New Tenancy for the Private Sector’ on the 6 October 2014. The paper states that 333,231 homes are rented privately in Scotland and it puts forward proposals to modernise the sector including ....
In the latest of our series of posts looking at the work of housing associations, Tony McLaughlin explains how managing information supports activities across the Wheatley Group. By Tony McLaughlin, Research and Policy Officer, the Wheatley Group Comparing the volume ....
By Dorothy Laing Nobody likes the idea of experiencing antisocial behaviour on their doorsteps so further government action to help ‘troubled families’ will almost certainly be welcomed by neighbours and local communities alike. On 19th August, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles ....
by James Carson How are housing associations and their tenants preparing for Universal Credit? It’s one of the big questions at the heart of the coalition government’s reform of the benefits system. Until recently, the answer was unclear, but we’re ....
by James Carson Good housing isn’t just about good houses. Residents of all ages need local spaces that are safe, and accessible, for leisure, to socialise, or to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits provided by the natural environment. Well-designed ....
Dorothy Laing In a recent planning appeal decision a developer’s plans were blocked by the Planning Inspectorate because they failed to provide sufficient funding for affordable housing. This decision is significant to both developers and local authorities and highlights the ....
by Brelda Baum The UK Government recently announced plans to build up to 50,000 new homes on 20 brownfield sites across London and plans to achieve this by creating 20 new housing zones in London (with a further 10 new housing ....
By Alex Addyman England needs to provide between 200,000 and 250,000 homes each year to meet the current housing shortage. The role of local authorities in meeting this shortfall was recognised in the Autumn Statement and has been progressed through ....
In our second blog on housing associations we look at why they are consistently cited as great places to work and what the future might hold for them. by Brelda Baum Housing associations (HAs) are perceived to be great places ....
