Housing & Regeneration Bill

The Housing & Regeneration Bill was published on 16 November 2007 and it had its Second Reading on 27 November in the House of Commons.

Disabled Woman a Prisoner in Her Own Home

Failures by Havering Council meant that an elderly, disabled woman had to live in completely unsuitable accommodation for at least five years longer than necessary.

Needs of Profoundly Disabled Woman Not Met

A seriously ill and profoundly disabled woman was confined to bed in one room of her house for two years longer than necessary.

Council's Buck-passing is Unacceptable

Council wrongly refused to accept liability for damage to a woman's garden caused by contractors.

ASB Pilots to Withold HB Start

The new provisions for withholding or reducing Housing Benefit where tenants have been previously evicted for antisocial behaviour came into force in eight pilot areas.

Bill Proposes Levy to Support Housing

Councils who back plans for new homes will be able to raise hundreds of millions of pounds to spend on vital infrastructure like roads, schools, parks and health centres.