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Calls to Reform Council Finances

As it has with so many other things, COVID has shown how precarious the financial [...]

16
Sep
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Need for Social Housing Highlighted by Overcrowding

In a new briefing, Shetler has uncovered the extent of overcrowding in socially rented homes. [...]

08
Sep
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Responsibility for Fire Safety Work in Flats

Following on from 2017's Grenfell Tower fire, a research briefing has been made in preparation [...]

30
Aug
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Social Housing Shortage Causing Increase in Council Spending

The Local Government Association has written a detailed news article on the issue, covering causes, [...]

20
Aug
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New Online Government Service: How to Get Repairs for a Rented Home

Launched via the government's primary website, the service utilises a quick quiz to identify your [...]

30
Jul
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New Guidance for Local Authorities Regarding Park Home Site Owners

As all Park Home Site owners must apply for assessment before October 1st 2021, the [...]

29
Jul
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Research Briefing: Overcrowding in Housing

With 3.5% of households being overcrowded, a pre-existing lack of affordable housing, and how the [...]

16
Jul
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Research Briefing: Conditions of Housing within the Private Renting Sector

Starting with statistics that include how 19% of all households are privately rented, and that [...]

10
Jul
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Report by Crisis on Modern Slavery

A 27-page report by the charity Crisis has been published, focusing on the link between [...]

07
Jul
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Guidance on Applying for Discretionary Housing Payments

Both the English and Welsh versions of the guidance have been updated, making the criteria [...]

04
Jul
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Torbay Advice Network (or TAN) supports the community by providing free expert advice for local residents in a range of areas including benefits, care, finances and housing.

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