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Making an impact: A social return on investment study of Emmaus UK
Posted on: 14 November 2012
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Emmaus Communities are a group of social enterprises that provide a unique and innovative solution to homelessness. Communities offer homeless and marginalised people companionship, a place to live and work, and an opportunity to integrate back into mainstream society. Emmaus Communities and the work they do are usually well known within their local area. However, the economic and social benefits they provide, not only to those who live in them but also to wider society, has not been extensively quantified. To investigate this, Emmaus engaged Just Economics to conduct a forecasted Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. Social Return on Investment is a form of cost benefit analysis that measures and quantifies the value of social, environmental and economic outcomes that result from an intervention.
Homeless bound? Homelessness in London, the South East and East of England
Posted on: 14 November 2012
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This new report from the National Housing Federation has used research with local authorities, housing associations and central government data to build a picture of homelessness in London, the South East and East of England. It found that the number of people forced to stay in temporary continues to rise, with rough sleeping in England jumping by nearly a quarter (23%), according to a new report from the National Housing Federation. It found that a ‘perfect storm’ of rising rents, insecure private tenancies and a lack of affordable housing has led to a sharp increase in homelessness.
How to work in partnership with the PRS to tackle homelessness
Posted on: 14 November 2012
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This guide from the Chartered Institute of Housing looks at how local authorities can develop relationships with the private rented sector to tackle homelessness and to support tenants to sustain their tenancies in the private rented sector.
Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012: Final stage impact assessment
Posted on: 8 November 2012
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The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012 sets out those circumstances in which accommodation used for the private rented sector offer to end the main homelessness duty is not to be regarded as suitable. It strengthens the requirements in relation to location and suitability when local authorities secure accommodation for the use of households owed duties under the homelessness legislation. This final stage Impact Assessment considers the potential impacts of the Order, looking at the costs and benefits to homeless households, landlords, local authorities and Government.
Supplementary guidance on the homelessness changes in the Localism Act 2011 and on the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012
Posted on: 8 November 2012
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This statutory guidance explains the changes that the Localism Act 2011 makes to the homelessness legislation. It also provides guidance on the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012. This supplements parts of the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities published in July 2006.
Neighbourhood Plan to decide on housing sites
Posted on: 7 November 2012
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According to a news item from consultants Kirkwells, dated 6 November 2012, the Inspector’s report in to the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy has recommended deleting a strategic land allocation and devolving all housing allocations to the Thame Neighbourhood Plan. Kirkwells believes this to be a landmark case for the relationship between Neighbourhood and Local Plans in future.
Housing London Exhibition
Posted on: 6 November 2012
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London’s population is growing and the capital needs to build around 36,000 new homes a year just to keep pace with the number of new households. This NLA exhibition looks at how well the capital is keeping up with its targets, who is delivering new homes, the funding and policy context, exemplar projects, and new and imaginative ideas for designing and delivering new homes for London. The exhibition, running from 31 October – 21 December 2012, takes place at NLA’s galleries at The Building Centre in WC1 and is accompanied by a publication, conference and talks, addressing the issues affecting the design and delivery of London’s homes.
Housing Practice Notes
Posted on: 6 November 2012
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The Local Government Association has produced the following practice notes:
Writing an effective tenancy strategy
The Localism Act requires councils, by 15 January 2013, to adopt a tenancy strategy, to which local social housing providers must have regard. The practice note sets out some advice on the sort of questions to ask and options to consider in developing a tenancy strategy. It also considers how tenancy strategies relate to other housing reforms, and the wider picture of shaping the housing landscape.
Shaping and improving your private rented sector
This practice note considers the importance of the private rented sector to councils, and sets out how you can get to grip with your local market. It can also elect members to use their leadership role in shaping and improving the private rented sector.
London Residential Market Update: 3rd quarter 2012
Posted on: 5 November 2012
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Latest survey of the London residential market from E A Shaw.
Affordable Housing Supply, England, 2011-2012
Posted on: 2 November 2012
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These statistics summarise the latest England net supply of affordable housing.
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