by ARCH admin | 28 Jan, 2026 | News
New regulations requiring the preparation of personalised Emergency Evacuation Plans (rPEEPs) for relevant residents of high-rise blocks come into force on 6 April 2026. In December, MHCLG issued guidance setting out the duties of responsible persons under the...
by ARCH admin | 28 Jan, 2026 | News
The Regulator of Social Housing has issued its latest batch of regulatory judgements based on its continuing programme of inspections. Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council has received a C1 grading, Wolverhampton City Council and St Albans District Council...
by ARCH admin | 28 Jan, 2026 | News
The Government has launched its Warm Homes Plan, promising £15 billion in public investment to upgrade up to 5 million homes by 2030. The proposals cover owner-occupied homes as well as both private and socially rented homes. The main elements are: £2.7 billion for a...
by ARCH admin | 17 Dec, 2025 | News
The Government has published a Guide to the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 which require landlords of relevant residential properties to prepare Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents who may not be able to...
by ARCH admin | 17 Dec, 2025 | News
In his latest summary of lessons from severe maladministration reports, Richard Blakeway, the Housing Ombudsman, has urged landlords to see the person behind the repair. He points out that, with Awaab’s Law, there will be a greater focus on connecting the household’s...
