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CIPFA and CIH help local authorities plan for new finance system

Wednesday, 13 July 2011
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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) have joined forces to help housing authorities prepare for the new housing self-financing system beginning in April 2012.

New fire safety guide published

Wednesday, 13 July 2011
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Working in partnership with West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) and the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has produced a new practice brief focusing on fire safety in housing.

Grant Shapps calls for more transparency in social housing

Friday, 24 June 2011
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Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced plans to consult on a new way for tenants and members of the public to scrutinise how housing associations are run.

More resident involvement needed to tackle ASB

Thursday, 23 June 2011
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A new report, based on a survey of social landlords, identifies the potential for increasing resident involvement in tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Call for councils to have more involvement in housing markets

Thursday, 21 April 2011
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Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has called for improvements in the dialogue between local authorities, registered providers, and other stakeholders with a role in the local housing market, and for all partners to build better knowledge and understanding of the market across all tenures.

HRA reform is ‘biggest change for a generation’ says housing chief

Wednesday, 16 June 2010
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The proposed reforms to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), currently being considered by new Housing Minister Grant Shapps, will be a huge boost to council housing according to Steve Partridge, director of financial policy at the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Mortgage Repossessions Bill receives Royal Assent

Friday, 9 April 2010
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The Mortgage Repossessions (Protection of Tenants) Bill has received Royal Assent.

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