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Stafford homeless support scheme officially opens

A housing and support scheme set to revolutionise the provision of homeless services for Stafford has been officially launched.

New chapter in history of former factory

Genesis Housing Group together with Hammersmith and Fulham Council, has opened Factory Quarter, a brand new flagship development of more than 450...

Staff from Redrow Homes trial paper free NVQ

A group of sales consultants from Redrow Homes have trialled a new paper-free national qualification.

The turf turned for Extra Care

A new Extra Care development got underway in Dudley when over 60 VIPs and members of the community turned out for a breakfast briefing and ‘turf...

Pupils get a taste of Africa with Genesis

Pupils at a Hackney primary school have taken part in a workshop to learn about the arts of African drumming, dancing and storytelling, thanks to...

Sustainable energy company from Larkfleet

Bourne-based Larkfleet Group, a privately owned group of development and construction companies, has launched Lark Energy to provide affordable and sustainable heat and power to its customers.

New head of design and sustainability for HCA

The Homes and Communities Agency has appointed Jane Briginshaw as its new head of design and sustainability.

Over 150 housing associations signed up to deliver mortgage rescue

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has announced that 153 RSLs have signed up to the network to implement mortgage rescue support.

Green light for £300m Chesterfield Waterside scheme

Plans for a £300million waterside 'urban village' on the edge of Chesterfield town centre have been approved by Chesterfield Borough Council.

'Stop notice' for Brent Cross scheme

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government John Denham has issued a 'stop notice' against the £4.5billion Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration scheme.

New homes are a first for Cornwall ALMO

Five families have received the keys to their new council-owned homes in the rural seaside town of Perranporth, Cornwall.

Bidding opens for Aldershot Garrison redevelopment

The future expansion of Aldershot to provide around 4,500 new homes has moved a step closer.

Home Information Pack provider suspended

The Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) has suspended the registration of HIP Code subscriber HIP-Save Ltd and HIPserve (UK) after it failed to meet the board’s compliance requirements and its registration rules.

Shian unveil Narrowboat development

Shian Housing Association has opened its first new development for 10 years.

CIH backs new social housing framework

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has given its full backing to the new regulatory framework for social housing, published today by the Tenant Services Authority (TSA).

Northern Features

Working for North East communities

As a procurement consortium for social housing formed by social landlords, NEP is dedicated to getting the best deal it can for its members – and for their tenants. “Collaboration is not rocket science; you just need to make that leap of faith,” says Ian Brimer, talking to Northern Housing about the organisation he leads

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