CIH backs calls for an integrated health care system for elderly

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:42 +0000

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is backing calls from a group of MPs for an integrated health care system for the elderly, who make up 50 per cent of the UK’s social housing tenants.

Orbit HomeBuy Agents record figures

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:41:56 +0000

Last month Orbit HomeBuy Agents saw a surge in applications from aspiring home owners, keen to get a leg-up on the property ladder through Homebuy – the government’s affordable housing scheme.

Apprentices pick up paint brushes to help local charity

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:46:50 +0000

People receiving support from Lincoln Integrated Domestic Abuse Services (LIDAS – formally Lincoln Women’s Aid) will have spruced up accommodation, thanks to help from the City of Lincoln Council’s apprentices.

£7.8m boost for Liverpool social enterprises

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:42 +0000

A consortium set up to boost social enterprises in Liverpool has won a £7.8million vote of confidence.

Rent freeze for Birmingham council tenants

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:28:19 +0000

Council tenants in Birmingham look likely to benefit from the coming self-financing deal for local authority landlords where it matters – in the wallet. The city council is proposing to freeze rents this year and hold them 2011 levels.

Liverpool becomes first to strike new City Deal with Government

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46:14 +0000

Liverpool has become the first city to agree new powers through the City Deals programme.

Award win celebrate equalities for disabled people

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:37:26 +0000

The first housing trainee to win the Nicky Chapman Award under the Positive Action for Disability (PAfD) scheme will step into the limelight for the prize-giving ceremony at today’s CIH Presidential Dinner in London.

NASH report warns of bleak future for housing

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:36:06 +0000

A new report presents a bleak future on the housing front, with social tenants facing greater risk of homelessness and wannabe homeowners a continued housing shortage over the coming years.

Fresh thinking on localism will sustain communities

Danielle Regan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:34:32 +0000

“Fresh thinking” and sustainability are essential if local communities are to be improved and renewed, and registered providers can play a lead role in realising the potential of localism, suggests a conference on localism held in Leeds recently.

New infirmary development plan goes on display

Mark Cantrell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:29:51 +0000

A public exhibition will reveal plans for a revised housing scheme at the former Blackburn Infirmary site that had originally stalled due to the recession.

SitexOrbis wins contracts worth £1.5m

Danielle Regan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:24:31 +0000

Vacant property management specialist SitexOrbis has won nearly £1.5 million worth of contracts with three social housing providers, to secure vacant property and perform specialised clearing services.

Redrow launches apprenticeship drive

Danielle Regan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:16:15 +0000

Housebuilder Redrow this week launched its annual drive to recruit apprentices to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 February).

Apollo wins £4m Newham contracts

Danielle Regan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:29:46 +0000

Apollo has secured two new contracts worth a total of £4million with the London Borough of Newham, to carry out refurbishment work to two tower blocks.

Worcester apprentice tests DIY skills during job swap

Danielle Regan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:39:57 +0000

A Worcester-based apprentice sharpened up her DIY skills this week during a job swap to mark National Apprenticeship Week.

Name change for HVCA

Danielle Regan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:25:06 +0000

The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES).