Lifetime Homes Training Course

Habinteg and the Centre for Accessible Environments have produced a new training course, which will cover all aspects of Lifetime Homes training.

Mortgage Rescue Scheme Extended

A £200 million mortgage rescue scheme to help vulnerable families at risk of repossession to stay in their homes was being rolled out across England.

Conference to Promote Role of Green Infrastructure

The critical role of green infrastructure in tackling the recession and climate change is the subject of a forthcoming conference.

HCA Appointments

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) appointed Richard Ennis as Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

New Vision for People with Learning Disabilities

Valuing People Now - A Three Year Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities is launched, presenting a vision for improving services for people with learning disabilities across health, housing, employment and community care services.

Transfer Fee Term Removed from Leases

The OFT secured an agreement from a major builder of UK retirement apartments to amend its leases, especially in relation to the re-sale of properties.

Research Connects HB Reforms and Poverty

New research finds that LHA, which is replacing Housing Benefit in the private rented sector, is leaving many tenants with significant shortfalls in rent.

LA News

Residents living in a deprived area of Coventry will be among the first in the UK to create innovative Dutch Home Zones, designed to make neighbourhood streets more 'people-friendly'.

EcoHome Shortlisted for Award

Camden Council's carbon saving EcoHome was shortlisted for the Refurbishment Award by Sustain Magazine.

Clearing House Deal Provides Additional Homes

An £18 million deal arranged through the Government's National Clearing House with Bovis Homes will provide more affordable housing and help support industry.

Partnership to Provide Private Funded Supported Housing

Cosmopolitan HA and GB Finance Group are to expand their provision of non grant-funded supported housing.

No Consultation on New Bail Hostels

According to a leaked memo, residents and councillors will not be consulted on plans to build bail hostels.

Report Reveals the Realities of Recession

A new survey found that more people are experiencing mental health problems, struggling to find a roof over their head and needing Housing Benefit to help make ends meet.

Gwynedd Tenants Receive Offer Document

Gwynedd Council tenants received a formal Offer Document, detailing the Council proposals to transfer its housing stock.

Homelessness Charity Relaunches

Depaul UK hopes to be instrumental in shaping a national strategy to prevent youth homelessness.