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LGA reveals stark reality of 'impending crisis' in social housing
The impact of a slowdown in the economy combined with the credit crunch could lead to two million households, or five million people, on the waiting list for social housing in less than two years, ...
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Environmental campaign groups want reassurances over eco-towns shortlist
Six of the UK's leading environmental campaign groups have written to Housing Minister Caroline Flint expressing their concern over the shortlist of locations for the Government's eco-towns ...
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RSPCA deems housing estate 'too dangerous for pets'
A family has been barred from adopting a cat after an animal charity deemed their estate too dangerous for pets. Rosemary Horton hoped to house a stray to keep her pet cat George company...
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Britain's Best Home - Terry George's castle crowned nation's favourite
You don’t have to be from the North of England to design or own Britain’s Best Home, but it certainly doesn't go amiss, as proved by the winning team behind the coveted title. Carr...
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Housing support worker 'smuggled baby from Nigeria' to get free flat
A housing support worker, who smuggled a baby from Nigeria in a "callous" bid to get a free flat, was jailed for 26...
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Renewable energy giant launches UK base at Wirral International Business Park
German renewable energy giant Stiebel Eltron has opened its new UK base at Wirral International Business Park,...
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No 'full-time' workers in 4.6 million British households - Tories
There are more than 4.5 million households in the UK where no one works full-time, according to research released by...
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Liverpool stages two-day health and housing conference
A special health and housing conference has this week taken Liverpool back to its historic role as a leading social...
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Sarsen residents to pick ‘n mix their rent payments at Woollies
Sarsen Housing Association residents can pick and mix where they pay their rent thanks to Woolworths and payment...
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Debbie Celebrates Success at Participation “Oscars”
Debbie Davies, Tenant Participation Officer at Flintshire County Council beat off stiff competition to be awarded...
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United Welsh Housing Association win for Support
United Welsh Housing Association scooped a major award for their work with their supported housing tenants in the...
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It’s Child’s Play winning Participation “Oscar
Vineyard Vale Community Group proved that winning an award at the TPAS Cymru Participation Awards was Childs Play, by...
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Tenants Lives Group picks up Participation “Oscar”
The Tenants Lives Group walked away with first prize in the “Val Feld Communication in Housing” Award...
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Joyce Celebrates “Participation Oscar” with Conwy Youth Homeless Outreach Team
Joyce Spencer, a volunteer with Conwy Youth Homeless Outreach Team celebrated her success at winning the “Ruth...
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From A Street Party to Participation Oscar for Vineyard Vale
Penrhos Tenants and Residents “Clean Up” At National Awards Ceremony
Wales and West Housing Association Win “Oscar” with their Residents
The Focus is on United Welsh Housing Association at Participation “Oscars” Ceremony
And the Winners are…… TPAS Cymru “Participation Oscars”
Peabody Trust helps Docklands museum unlock the mystery of Jack the Ripper
Tessa Sanderson helps L&Q launch new Stratford Eye Homes for part buy, part rent
The Riverside Group crowned Social Landlord of the Year
Local artist brings children’s designs to life on Superlambanana
Shared ownership: Not just for key workers
Lorraine Kelly to present National Housing Federation's Neighbourhood Awards
Money matters - homes not homeless
'The house that fly-tipping built' goes on show
Up to five million people 'on social housing waiting list' within two years
James Purnell sees good work on Rochdale's Lower Falinge estate
New housing starts fall by nearly 25%
New Role for Southern Housing Group's Pamela Bhamra
Former rough sleeper wins major award for proving an inspiration to others
Cameron goes on the attack as Tories launch Homelessness Foundation
Improving life on challenging housing estates recognised at National ALMO Awards
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