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Landlords spending 26% more on Decent Homes works ahead of new Decent Homes 2, says Procure Plus

|Date: 22 July, 2025

Landlords spending 26% more on Decent Homes works ahead of new Decent Homes 2, says Procure Plus

Landlords are already stepping up to meet the ambitions of the Government’s consultation on the new Decen ...

Landlords are already stepping up to meet the ambitions of the Government’s consultation on the new Decent Homes 2 standard, with investment in improvement works up 26% in the last year, according to ...

22 July, 2025
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IStructE raises concerns about lack of embodied carbon regulation within proposals

|Date: 18 April, 2024

IStructE raises concerns about lack of embodied carbon regulation within proposals

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has written to the Secretary of State for the Departme ...

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has written to the Secretary of State for the Department Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to express its concern that the regulation of ...

18 April, 2024
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Correctly specified ventilation in housing is crucial, says Elta

|Date: 20 February, 2024

Correctly specified ventilation in housing is crucial, says Elta

Following the opening of the Awaab’s Law consultation, Elta is urging landlords and contractors to collab ...

Following the opening of the Awaab’s Law consultation, Elta is urging landlords and contractors to collaborate with ventilation manufacturers to prevent damp and mould in social housing from spirallin ...

20 February, 2024
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Industry Comment | Making Awaab’s Law work

|Date: 13 February, 2024

Industry Comment | Making Awaab’s Law work

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses Awaab’ ...

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses Awaab’s Law and the consultation surrounding the new mandatory timescales for social landlords to car ...

13 February, 2024
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West Herts Homes to transfer stock to Watford Community Housing

|Date: 6 February, 2024

West Herts Homes to transfer stock to Watford Community Housing

West Herts Homes has announced its intention to transfer its stock to Watford Community Housing, followin ...

West Herts Homes has announced its intention to transfer its stock to Watford Community Housing, following consultation with its residents. The decision was agreed at the two housing associations’ res ...

6 February, 2024
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Consultation begins on One Medway Plan

|Date: 19 January, 2024

Consultation begins on One Medway Plan

Medway Council is consulting on a new council plan and is seeking the views of local people as it shapes ...

Medway Council is consulting on a new council plan and is seeking the views of local people as it shapes its agenda for the coming four years. The One Medway Plan will set out the council’s vision, am ...

19 January, 2024
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SFHA welcomes consultation geared towards lowering energy costs for social housing tenants

|Date: 29 November, 2023

SFHA welcomes consultation geared towards lowering energy costs for social housing tenants

Following calls from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) for Scottish Government to br ...

Following calls from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) for Scottish Government to bring forward the review, the Scottish Government has published a consultation on updated energy ...

29 November, 2023
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Industry Comment | Implementing Awaab’s Law

|Date: 26 October, 2023

Industry Comment | Implementing Awaab’s Law

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses the im ...

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses the implementation of Awaab’s Law and the proposed changes to the Housing Health and Safety Rating Sy ...

26 October, 2023
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Stantec supports Harlow & Gilston Garden Town in maximising digital insights throughout the consultation process

|Date: 18 September, 2023

Stantec supports Harlow & Gilston Garden Town in maximising digital insights throughout the consultation process

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering services, is supporting Harlow & Gilst ...

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering services, is supporting Harlow & Gilston Garden Town in making better use of the community insight it gathers during consultation act ...

18 September, 2023
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Industry Comment | A new Decent Homes Standard

|Date: 8 August, 2023

Industry Comment | A new Decent Homes Standard

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor for the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses the n ...

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor for the Association of Retained Council Housing (ARCH), discusses the need to update the Decent Homes Standard. Early in 2021, the Government invited ARCH and other s ...

8 August, 2023
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