Right to Buy discounts causing housing ‘firesafe’ Right to Buy discounts causing housing ‘firesafe’ New LGA analysis has revealed that nearly £3.5 billion in Right to Buy discounts have been handed out to council tenants over the past six years.
UAS in government and public services Dr Sue Wolfe provides us a review of government policy and explains how drones are being used to revolutionise some public services Technology
New panel to help eradicate rough sleeping New panel to help eradicate rough sleeping Experts from homelessness charities and local government have met for the first time as part of the government’s new rough sleeping advisory panel.
£1m paid to parents in lieu of the tax-free childcare £1m paid to parents in lieu of the tax-free childcare Because of glitches on the Revenue & Customs website, HMRC has paid almost £1 million to parents in lieu of the tax-free childcare.
£866 million investment for local housing projects £866 million investment for local housing projects The government has confirmed a £866 million investment in local housing projects that will help build up to 200,000 new homes.
City public bike sharing scheme proposed for Leeds City public bike sharing scheme proposed for Leeds Leeds City Council’s executive board will discuss a proposal to establish a public bike sharing scheme in the city.
£5 million for affordable, supported accommodation in Leeds £5 million for affordable, supported accommodation in Leeds Leeds City Council is set to approve a £5 million investment to provide supported accommodation for vulnerable adults, young people and families.
Stepping up security for Chinese New Year Gavin Hepburn, director at ATG Access, describes the importance of ensuring the public is kept safe during the UK’s Chinese New Year celebrations Security & Policing
Nearly 50,000 children not receiving suitable education Nearly 50,000 children not receiving suitable education The National Children’s Bureau has raised concerns over the welfare of children missing education in England.
Over 150,000 homes for social rent lost in five years Over 150,000 homes for social rent lost in five years The Chartered Institute of Housing has shown that more than 150,000 of the most affordable rented homes have been lost in just five years.
