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Going direct: Why direct award is back in business

|Date: 9 August, 2023

Going direct: Why direct award is back in business

As public sector budgets continue to be squeezed, local authorities are increasingly looking at ways in w ...

As public sector budgets continue to be squeezed, local authorities are increasingly looking at ways in which construction projects — many of which are essential to ensure the smooth running of the pu ...

9 August, 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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£100m framework to lay the groundwork for climate targets

|Date: 3 August, 2023

£100m framework to lay the groundwork for climate targets

Businesses across Scotland are being called on to grab a lucrative opportunity to vie for work worth up t ...

Businesses across Scotland are being called on to grab a lucrative opportunity to vie for work worth up to £100m to support the country on its net zero journey. A leading procurement expert is urging ...

3 August, 2023
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Four local authorities appoint Propeller Powered for compliance management overhaul

|Date: 1 August, 2023

Four local authorities appoint Propeller Powered for compliance management overhaul

Four local authorities have turned to Propeller Powered to overhaul their housing safety compliance proce ...

Four local authorities have turned to Propeller Powered to overhaul their housing safety compliance processes. In partnership with specialist consultancy, Manifest, Propeller is providing its Complian ...

1 August, 2023
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich directs total of £10m to help residents with the cost of living

|Date: 14 July, 2023

The Royal Borough of Greenwich directs total of £10m to help residents with the cost of living

The Council has directed £10m in total to Greenwich Supports, following another injection of £4.75m agree ...

The Council has directed £10m in total to Greenwich Supports, following another injection of £4.75m agreed by the Cabinet on Wednesday 12th July, to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis and support i ...

14 July, 2023
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Latest findings and analysis from the Regulator of Social Housing: increasing focus on stock condition

|Date: 11 July, 2023

Latest findings and analysis from the Regulator of Social Housing: increasing focus on stock condition

Emma Mahy, CEO of monitoring technology company IoT Solutions Group, discusses the Regulator of Social Ho ...

Emma Mahy, CEO of monitoring technology company IoT Solutions Group, discusses the Regulator of Social Housing’s recent report setting out the key damp and mould findings for social landlords and how ...

11 July, 2023
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Scotland Excel scoops prestigious procurement award for leading energy efficiency work

|Date: 14 June, 2023

Scotland Excel scoops prestigious procurement award for leading energy efficiency work

Scotland Excel has won a prestigious UK award for leading the way in collaborative procurement through it ...

Scotland Excel has won a prestigious UK award for leading the way in collaborative procurement through its innovative Energy Efficiency Contractors (EEC) Framework. The second generation framework was ...

14 June, 2023
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Geospatial startup partners with world’s largest mapping company to improve urban planning to create happier and healthier cities

|Date: 8 June, 2023

Geospatial startup partners with world’s largest mapping company to improve urban planning to create happier and healthier cities

A “pioneering” British tech startup, Yeme Tech, aims to improve urban planning for towns and cities by he ...

A “pioneering” British tech startup, Yeme Tech, aims to improve urban planning for towns and cities by helping councils and developers to better respond to local needs for community facilities, spaces ...

8 June, 2023
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Long-awaited Right to Buy rules changes a ‘shot in the arm’ for council housing

|Date: 4 April, 2023

Long-awaited Right to Buy rules changes a ‘shot in the arm’ for council housing

London Councils has welcomed the new relaxation of restrictions on how local authorities use the money ra ...

London Councils has welcomed the new relaxation of restrictions on how local authorities use the money raised through Right to Buy sales. The cross-party group says policy changes announced by the Gov ...

4 April, 2023
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Industry Comment | Right to Buy — the case for reform

|Date: 28 March, 2023

Industry Comment | Right to Buy — the case for reform

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing, discusses the findings ...

Matthew Warburton, Policy Advisor at the Association of Retained Council Housing, discusses the findings of research commissioned from Savills by ARCH, the LGA and NFA into Right to Buy, which present ...

28 March, 2023
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RPS Group secures £1.2m solar contract with ForHousing

Orbit publishes latest Sustainabilty Report

Thirsk and Malton MP commends the development of new affordable homes

First image and details revealed for flagship housing scheme at Festival Gardens

Liberty leads nationwide awareness drive for Gas Safety Week

UK Construction Week spotlight on digital construction explores future of built environment

Great Places Hosts Stockport MP for tour of flagship affordable housing developments in Town Centre West

London Councils welcomes new Secretary of State

Victory Quay moves forward: Site preparation and groundwork kick off new coastal community

Young people gain valuable insight into the construction industry thanks to L&Q

The Royal Borough of Greenwich directs total of £10m to help residents with the cost of living

The Royal Borough of Greenwich directs total of £10m to help residents with the cost of living

Scotland Excel scoops prestigious procurement award for leading energy efficiency work

Scotland Excel scoops prestigious procurement award for leading energy efficiency work

Long-awaited Right to Buy rules changes a ‘shot in the arm’ for council housing

Long-awaited Right to Buy rules changes a ‘shot in the arm’ for council housing

Industry Comment | Right to Buy — the case for reform

Industry Comment | Right to Buy — the case for reform