An article in the Financial Times today reports on comments made by the Chair of the Electoral Commission, John Pullinger, that the government’s Voter ID scheme could disenfranchise groups at this year’s general election and that it is ‘more of …
Articles today in The Times and Financial Times have claimed the Government has neglected housing and that the planning system is adversely affecting the delivery of new homes. This fails to recognise the Government’s record of delivery and reforms to …
Several national and regional outlets reported this weekend about residents living in homes managed by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) who are still suffering from dangerous damp and mould. Coverage across BBC News, Manchester Evening News, Daily Mirror, Daily Express focus …
An article in the Telegraph today reports on claims made by Taylor Wimpey that the Housing Secretary has watered down local housing targets for councils which is holding back housebuilding. This is not true. The Housing Secretary’s written ministerial statement …
There has been widespread coverage in the media about the consultation published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, which sets out new plans to improve social housing standards and clamp down on rogue social landlords who fail …
There has been coverage in the media of plans published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to remove barriers and drive energy efficiency in historic homes, cutting energy bills for households across the country. 'Adapting Historic Homes …
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that over 70 community treasures including historic theatres, pubs and museums to be rescued with £25 million UK Government levelling up funding. Successful bidders will be given a share of …
Yesterday the Housing Secretary gave a speech held at the Royal Institute for British Architects called ‘falling back in love with the future’ with a range of stakeholders and journalists in attendance. As part of this he announced a series …
An article in the Telegraph today claims that Birmingham City Council residents face a 10% rise in council tax, and that this has been confirmed by lead commissioner Max Caller. This is not correct. No decision has been made or …
A political newsletter in i News on Friday (December 15) accused the government of ‘broken policy promises’ made to Blackpool and a lack of funding and investment. We strongly reject these claims, and our investment in Blackpool speaks to our …