by ARCH admin | 24 Oct, 2025 | News
ARCH has joined with the Chartered Institute of Housing, National Federation of ALMOs and Councils with ALMOs Group in writing to Housing and Energy Ministers to underline the argument put in recent responses to consultation on Decent Homes and Minimum Energy...
by ARCH admin | 24 Oct, 2025 | News
ARCH has joined 40 housing sector organisations in writing to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to urge her to increase local housing allowance rates, which determine the maximum amount of help private renters can get with their rent. LHA rates have lagged far behind...
by ARCH admin | 24 Oct, 2025 | News
On 15 October, the Regulator of Social Housing has issued gradings for three more local authorities, all in the South East. Canterbury has been graded C3, and Eastbourne and Lewes both received C2 gradings.
by ARCH admin | 24 Oct, 2025 | News
MHCLG has issued updated guidance on the operation of Awaab’s Law, which comes into force from Monday 27th October. The guidance is available here. The Government is asking for feedback on issues and lessons from the early months of implementation as part of a...
by ARCH admin | 24 Oct, 2025 | News
The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.8% in the year to September 2025, which means that councils will be permitted to increase rents by up to 4.8% from April 2026, not including any additional increase where rents are below formula rents. A Government decision on...
by ARCH admin | 3 Oct, 2025 | News, Tenants
Hosted by the City of Lincoln Council and chaired by Stella Parkin, a long-standing advocate for tenant involvement, the event showcased the growing influence of tenants in shaping housing policy and service delivery. The conference focused on transparency,...
