'Those deemed ‘Poor performing assets’- estates which need a lot of work – have been left vulnerable to ‘disposal’ (selling off) or redevelopment.' They are not 'assets' they are people's homes. Do them up.
southwarknews.co.uk/news/housing/y…

Government finally admits what has been known for some time - the grant rates being offered for Affordable Homes weren't sufficient to cope with rising construction costs and rising interest rates. So the programme won't build the planned 180,000 new homes.

'There is a clear need for a united front across the public health workforce and that is why we are calling for environmental health to have greater recognition as a critical component within public health.”
cieh.org/news/press-rel…

Just seen this, from February. Government want's to water down selective licensing. cieh.org/news/press-rel…

Janet speaking about the ongoing service charge abuse.

Manchester named UK's 'new property powerhouse' after house prices soar
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/property/…
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/property/…

This is such an important piece of work that I'm really pleased my colleague Cllr Rafique is bringing to exec board today.

We know that fuel poverty and indoor air quality play a huge role in health outcomes - especially for those on the lowest incomes.

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

'for those who are committed to the Nirvana of the free-market, planning is not a set of practical tools for our collective progress but a totemic expression of the democratic state and therefore intrinsically bad.'
tcpa.org.uk/the-seven-dead…

Very disappointing update from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, revealing a further delay to the publication of the Phase Two report. It will not be ready before the 7th anniversary and no new date has been given for its publication

grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/news/april-202…

More public spending is within Labour’s grasp – here’s how it could find an extra £90bn a year theguardian.com/commentisfree/… Me, in the Guardian this morning on the Taxing Wealth Report 2024.

Residents campaigning against demolition of their homes are calling for support at 24 Hinksey Path SE2 9TB. The protest occupation of this empty house will continue until John Lewis, Director of @Peabody, comes to discuss refurbishing the estate and filling all empty homes

“I’m about to be made homeless at 74 – my pension won’t cover rent somewhere else.

The number of older people without secure housing is rising sharply, up by more than 50% in just four years”

Complaints result in S21 eviction notices.

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They have learned nothing from the crash.

The 'shared ownership' rip-off.

“Councils cannot provide the services nor the council homes that are needed if they are not funded on the basis of social needs...The 'growth' we need is of quality services and decent homes. We cannot rely on the market.'
thelabourcampaignforcouncilhousing.org/2024/03/30/lab…

The term 'affordable' has been rendered meaningless. It includes 'affordable rent', 'shared ownership' and 'affordable home ownership'.

The Scottish government want permanent rent caps - rent control is contentious. Conversations about it are heated and polarising. But, could capping rent rises actually work to rebalance the housing market? Analysis from me i newspaper inews.co.uk/news/housing/c…