Leeds Council Showcase £9.8m Energy Efficiency Measures
Social housing residents were last week invited on a tour of an energy efficient estate in Leeds, where retrofit measures worth £9.8 million were showcased. Nearly 200 homes on the Holtdale estate […]
How Will New Social Housing Standards Protect Tenants?
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has this week proposed new standards designed to protect social housing tenants and improve the service they receive. Prior to the launch of this consultation, social […]
Social Housing Act Becomes Law: What Will Change?
Regulations to improve social housing conditions have officially come into UK law after receiving royal assent last Thursday. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act will impact the four million households, or 9 million […]
West Lothian Social Housing to Benefit from £164m Investment
West Lothian Council has allocated £164 million for the creation, acquisition, and maintenance of social housing throughout the borough over the next five years. The updated Housing Capital Investment Programme 2023/24 to […]
Andy Burnham Introduces New Deal for Renters at Housing 2023
In his speech at the Housing 2023 conference in Manchester last week, Andy Burnham set out a new deal for renters in Greater Manchester, saying that giving everyone a secure home should be […]
Carpets Fitted in Social Housing Under New Scheme
Leading UK flooring retailer Carpetright has partnered with social housing providers to provide flooring to vulnerable tenants across the UK. Currently, landlords are not legally required to provide flooring other than in kitchens […]
Yorkshire to Welcome £90m Worth of Affordable Housing
Social housing providers in Yorkshire can expect 468 new homes currently under construction, as well as an affordable housing pipeline worth £90 million. Esh Construction are building on seven sites across the […]
New National Retrofit Group to Decarbonise UK Housing Stock
A new national retrofit group has been founded to deliver high-quality retrofit solutions to UK homes. Housing Industry Leaders examines the aims of this new collaboration. The National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) […]
How Can Social Housing Follow the Example of Almshouses?
After findings showed that residents of almshouses can benefit from an increased life expectancy, Housing Industry Leaders asks what the social housing model can learn from their example. In a recent study […]