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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’.
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.
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
Opting for a better future
As a stock-retaining local authority finding the cash to invest in homes has sometimes been tricky for West Lancashire Borough Council but if plans to become self-financing are successful that could all soon be about to change
Generating a buzz in Bury
The future is looking somewhat green for tenants in Bury if the ambitions of its social landlord come to fruition
Small is beautiful at Dale & Valley Homes
Size is certainly not everything and Dale & Valley Homes believes that being one of the smallest ALMOs works in its favour, helping it to provide better, more reactive, services for customers more efficiently
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.
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.
Bid to build eco-retirement village
Plans have been submitted to build the UK’s first eco-retirement village in the Yorkshire mill town of Heckmondwike near Huddersfield.
Homes for ex-service personnel
Work has started on a development for ex-Service personnel in Catterick, North Yorkshire.
