The Ombudsman found the council failed to take appropriate action, leaving the resident without heating and hot water for almost three years.
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As Rishi Sunak prepares to reveal the spring budget, Naismiths’ Mike Layne explains why the construction sector should brace itself for a bumpy few months.
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Homes England to allow for-profit entities to bid on strategic partnership funding
Homes England’s strategic partnership model launched in 2018 and has hitherto been available exclusively to housing associations.
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Millions of council tax payers can expect rises of up to 5% from April this year, with those on low and middle incomes likely to be most affected.
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At least 500 civil servants will be working in the new MHCLG base in Wolverhampton by 2025, with further recruitment planned by 2030.
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The regulator is currently investigating potential compliance issues within Hilldale Housing Association Limited and Pivotal Housing Association.
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Robert Jenrick made the announcement earlier today, adding that more cash will be provided to leaseholders to fix similar issues in shorter buildings.
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The panel, which will meet virtually to begin with, reflects the Ombudsman’s drive to become more transparent and accessible.
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“Leaseholders simply can’t afford it and shouldn’t have to,” said shadow Housing secretary Thangam Debbonaire, who opened the debate.
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The new plans will apply to all shared ownership homes delivered through the mayor’s £4bn Affordable Homes Programme.