Latest fire remediation survey published by RSH

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector. Of the 17,010 relevant buildings reported, 1,924 were identified as having a life-critical fire... View Article

Work begins on building 66 new council homes

Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have started work to build 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield. Key partners and local representatives marked the start of the project onsite to see the work... View Article

Mears Group make homes warmer and more efficient in Westminster

The £2m project saw 122 properties in Westminster benefit from energy efficient upgrades, partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Mears Group delivered works on behalf of client Octavia (part of the Abri Group), aiming to improve both the condition and performance of Octavia’s social... View Article

600 Wolverhampton tenants benefit from completed retrofit works

More than 600 council properties in Wolverhampton have undergone significant upgrades as part of an ongoing housing retrofit programme aimed at improving asset performance and tenant comfort. The council stated the works delivered “warmer, greener and more energy efficient homes”... View Article

GSA confirms next steps to deliver Stirchley homes

New homes in Stirchley will be owned and managed by social housing provider GreenSquareAccord. ( GSA ) GSA will retain ownership of the 39 social rent homes and three community‑facing commercial units at the development on Pershore Road. The social housing provider has partnered with Stirchley Co-Operative Development on the project, and the intention was for SCD to purchase, own and manage the homes. However, it is now... View Article

Prevention is better than cure

Awaab’s Law presents a pivotal chance for housing providers to prioritise strategic, preventative damp and mould management, says Dave Woodward, Director of Key Accounts at Plumb Centre, highlighting the importance of correct specification and long-term oversight. When it comes to... View Article

Platform colleague shortlisted for national Rising Star award 

A housing association colleague has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising innovation and leadership in community safety. Worcester based, Joe Henshaw, an Electrical QS Manager at Platform Housing Group, has been named a finalist in the Rising Star category at... View Article