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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...

Laptop gift for Brownies

Members of a Brownie pack have been surfing the web after receiving a laptop computer from Cumbernauld Housing.

Guinness helps youngster to enjoy the fruits of their labour

Guinness Northern Counties has launched a 10-week healthy living project for eight to 16 year olds on the Newbold estate in Rochdale.

New homes for Brownfield site

A derelict site on the edge of Worcester city centre is set to be redeveloped by Rooftop Housing Group to provide much-needed new homes.

Building bonds between parents and children

Parents in Knowsley are being given free advice and support to help them develop better relationships with their children.

Chancellor launches money advice scheme

Tenants in Liverpool had the chance to talk finance with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, when he visited their social landlord to launch a new national scheme called ‘Money Made Clear’.

Birmingham’s bid to bag cash for new homes

Birmingham City Council is preparing to bid for funding to deliver 200 new family homes.

Tees Valley wises up on child poverty

A Tees Valley social landlord has joined up with the Wise Group to extend efforts to tackle child poverty and boost employment.

Notting Hill Housing Trust staff to strike

UNISON members working at Notting Hill Housing Trust (NHHT) will take strike action on Monday 15 March, after more than 93 per cent of them voted in favour of industrial action.

Healey announces change to building regulations to cut waste

Housing minister John Healey today announced changes to the country's building regulations to make buildings more energy efficient.

CLG performance improves, but can do better say MPs

The Department of Communities & Local Government (DCLG) has improved its performance over the last year, according to the committee of MPs tasked with scrutinising its performance, but it has yet to become the kind of “big hitter” in Whitehall circles that it needs to be.

Less red tape, more accountability TSA tells RSLs

Speaking at the Board Development Agency’s annual conference in Leeds, Tenant Services Authority (TSA) board member Jim Coulter urged social landlords to cut red tape and become more accountable.

Portillo to speak on finance

The former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Portillo is to speak at the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) finance conference later this month, where he will outline the likely impact of a new government on the social housing sector.

Number of people homeless down by 72 per cent

New national statistics out today show that despite the tough economic times, the number of those accepted as homeless is down by 72 per cent since 2003.

Homes to get £2.6 million for flood protection

Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies has today announced that £2.6 million will be allocated to 34 schemes in areas at high risk of flooding, enabling 532 households to benefit from practical flood protection solutions such as air bricks covers, storm porches, door guards and flood boards.

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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