Ombudsman's Spotlight investigation will focus on key areas of best practice
Posted 08.06.23
Housing Ombudsman: Further reading
The Ombudsman has issued a call for evidence for its upcoming Spotlight report into communications and relationships in the social housing sector.
It is looking for residents, advice agencies and landlords to take part in surveys, to build a complete picture of what the social housing sector is grappling with, including:
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Sovereign and Network Homes announce new Executive and Group Boards ahead of merger
Posted 30.06.23
Sovereign: Further reading
Sovereign and Network Homes have announced the prospective new Executive and Group Boards ahead of their planned merger, which is due to complete in October 2023.
Mark Washer, current CEO of Sovereign, has been confirmed as the future Group CEO of the new organisation, which will be known as SNG (Sovereign Network Group).
Helen Evans, current Chief Executive of Network Homes, has been confirmed as the deputy Group CEO.
Paul Massara, current Chair of Sovereign, has been confirmed as the Chair of the SNG Board with Network Homes' current Chair Jon Gooding being confirmed as Vice Chair.
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A History of Council Housing in Stroud
Posted 01.06.23
Municipal Dreams: Further reading
This is the second of two blog posts that look at the development of council housing in Stroud.
The first, a week earlier (and accessible from the above link) outlined at the evolution of council housing in Stroud up to 1936.
This blog summarises subsequent rises in need - including the effects of WW2, which scuppered plans for new building but increased housing demand with 1200 people evacuated from Birmingham - and council housing provision in response.
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