All articles by Alex Funk – Page 3
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NewsDeveloper calls on housing secretary to intervene after two major schemes refused by council
City & Country’s 480-home proposals denied by Uttlesford planning committee
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NewsOmbudsman urges landlords to address root causes of failures to help ‘manage demand for our intervention’
Watchdog reports 500% increase in case volumes since 2021-22
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NewsHabiko lodges plans for 340 affordable homes in Chester city centre
Proposals follow Homes England JV’s first ever scheme approval last month
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NewsPrima Group and NHS launch pilot project to tackle health inequalities in social housing
Scheme could help landlord make bespoke home improvements earlier to increase resident independence and reduce pressure on NHS
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NewsWelsh government includes additional £20m for social homes in supplementary budget
But CIH Cymru warns total funding still falls short of what is needed to achieve 20,000-home goal
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NewsNottingham council achieves regulatory compliance with consumer standards following upgrade
The Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest batch of judgements
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NewsGovernment introduces AI tools in bid to slash council planning decision times
New AI prototype being piloted by three councils designed to halve decision times on home improvements
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NewsCouncils given power to fine private landlords up to £7,000 for serious hazards under Renters’ Rights Act
Government also updates official hazard identification framework for first time in 20 years
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NewsPersimmon given go-ahead for 2,800-home West Lothian neighbourhood
Plans include 25% affordable housing
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NewsGive landlords more power to access tenants’ homes for safety works following refusals, CIH urges government
CIH backs Lord Best’s proposal to give more power to courts to order entry
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NewsAccessibility campaign group warns draft NPPF could ‘lock millions out of market’ in letter to housing secretary
Habinteg’s insight group and sector partners call for all new-build homes to be delivered to accessible and adaptable standards
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NewsPfP’s Igloo appoints new CEO and chair
John Long takes on top role as Peter Connolly transitions to non-executive board chair
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NewsLandlords must prepare for pest hazard under Awaab’s Law, says ombudsman
New report highlights two providers that failed to respond to pest complaints effectively
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NewsSavills calls for looser planning requirements in Scotland following drop in annual completions
Viability and affordable housing requirements biggest barriers to housebuilding, says new report
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NewsHousing 21 appoints former Wagamama chief executive as new chair
Jane Holbrook to succeed Elaine Elkington later this year
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NewsNumber of Northern Irish households in temporary accommodation up 79% in five years
Number of children in TA also sees 65% increase
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NewsPreston City Council becomes registered provider after ‘long hiatus’
Move aims to increase city’s supply of social housing following council housing stock transfer 20 years ago
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NewsSanctuary appoints new group chair
‘Highly respected’ CBE-holder Ros Kerslake to take over from Andrew Manning-Cox
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NewsGreen light for 1,150-home regeneration masterplan in Derby city centre
Derbion to deliver 14-storey tower and six residential blocks near shopping centre
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NewsGovernment’s first supported housing advisory panel sets out objectives and strategy
Members will focus on the delivery of ‘good quality’ supported housing for older people and working age adults