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Select Committee calls for joined-up Government Strategy to tackle Homelessness
Today, 18th August a Communities and Local Government Select Committee of MP’s has published a final report concluding its inquiry into homelessness. More information about the report and its conclusions/recommendations is being reported on line, one source of reporting about the report can be viewed using the following link http://www.housingexcellence.co.uk/news/select-committee-calls-joined-government-strategy-tackle-homelessness
Help to Buy Summer Newsletter shared with over 40,000 applicants
The Help to Buy Summer Newsletter has been emailed out to over 40,000 applicants on the data base and this has been share via social media and the BPHA website home page. Please share the link to ensure the information reaches the widest possible audience. http://helptobuynewsletter.bpha.org.uk/2014/Summer2016
Recruitment for members of a new NHS England advisory group for people with a learning disability and/or autism and families.
The Learning Disability Engagement Team is now recruiting for members of a new NHS England advisory group for people with a learning disability and/or autism and families. Please can you share this link with your networks and anyone who you might think would be good on the group? The link takes you to a survey […]
LGA TO DEVELOP ADVICE FOR COUNCILS ON OUT OF AREA PLACEMENTS
http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/policy/politics/local-government/lga-to-develop-advice-for-councils-on-out-of-area-placements/7016343.article?utm_source=Housing60&utm_medium=email&utm_content=article_link&utm_campaign=H60
Still Places Available – Build to Rent Event 19th September, Ashford
There are still places remaining at the KHG Build to Rent Event taking place on the 19th September, hosted by Ashford BC in their Council Chamber. Please visit the original news item on this for more details and do confirm with Rebecca if you wish to attend or send along a colleague. KHG News – […]
Housing Minister: We Must Do Better
Gavin Barwell, Housing Minister, “The government has done “a huge amount” to help get people into homes but must do “better still”. Use the link to find out more BBC News 2nd August
The Thames Gateway South Essex Housing Conference – Monday, 21 November 2016, 9.30 – 3.30 pm
Wat Tyler Centre, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH This year the focus of the conference will be on “how to build more homes, faster and deliver healthy communities”; in the morning session you will hear from the Housing Finance Institute, HCA and Essex County Council on house building and infrastructure. This will be followed by a […]
KHG Build To Rent Event – 19th September 2016, Ashford
Have you confirmed that you want to attend the KHG Build To Rent Briefing Session? This is taking place in Ashford on Monday 19th September, with Paul Beardmore from Manchester City Council speaking about his experience of Build to Rent in Manchester. More details about the event can be found by visiting the events calendar […]
“Working to Become Dementia Friendly” (WTBDF) Recognition symbol
Proposals and feedback from the Workshop held on 15th July 2016. Presentation from the event can be viewed here Here is the information / Write ups from the Business and Organisation engagement event re: Working to become dementia friendly recognition symbol in Kent. That event was just the first step, please take a look at the […]