CIH to Promote Good Practice in Equality Issues

The Chartered Institute of Housing is to play a leading role in promoting good practice and equality on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues in the housing sector.

Survey to Examine Recruitment Practices in Housing

A survey to find out how well the housing sector recruits, retains and develops its most talented individuals has been launched.

Gypsy and Traveller Sites Grant Guidance Published

Local authorities, ALMOs and RSLs who wish to provide social rented sites for Gypsies and Travellers, new age travellers and travelling show people can now access guidance on bidding for funding from the Homes and Communities Agency.

National Tenant Voice Takes Shape

Plans for the new independent National Tenant Voice (NTV) were published, including proposals for a National Tenant Council made up of 50 social housing tenants from across the country, to advise the NTV Board on issues concerning them.

New Energy Efficiency Strategy Outlined

Households will be able to receive expert, targeted help to reduce their fuel bills and access low-carbon heat and power in their homes, under an ambitious long-term Heat and Energy Saving strategy.

Birmingham to Build 500 New Homes a Year

Birmingham is one of the first local authorities to demonstrate its commitment to building new council housing.

TSA Calls for Stock Rationalisation

Housing associations that streamline the ownership and management arrangements of their homes can improve services to tenants, according to the Tenants Services Authority.

New Support for Victims of Domestic Violence

A new guide was launched, which shows how friends and family-members can recognise if someone is suffering from domestic violence and sets out what practical support is available.