by ARCH admin | 4 Sep, 2026 | News
MHCLG is reviewing the statutory guidance on the allocation of social housing, focusing on four priorities: improving access for vulnerable and homeless households; making the best use of available homes; strengthening cooperation between local authorities and...
by ARCH admin | 4 Sep, 2026 | News
On 24 August the Government announced details of the first wave of funding from the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme announced in last year’s Budget. Nearly £10 billion has been allocated to councils, housing associations and other providers to...
by ARCH admin | 4 Sep, 2026 | ARCH Research, News
Council and housing association rents are planned to increase by 1% more than inflation each year for the next 10 years, and rents below the official ‘formula’ will include additional increases each year until they converge with formula rents. Savills...
by ARCH admin | 4 Sep, 2026 | ARCH Research, News
In July, Shelter published research by Savills on the financial impact of writing off the debt currently owed by council housing revenue accounts, which currently stands at £31.8 billion. Savills estimate that a full write-off could release the financial capacity to...
by ARCH admin | 28 Jul, 2026 | Events, News
Bookings are open for the 2026 ARCH Chief Officers Conference, which will be held from Thursday 15 to Friday 16 October at the Scarman House Conference Centre, Warwick University, CV4 7SH. The event is open to senior housing officers from local authorities and ALMOs....
by ARCH admin | 28 Jul, 2026 | News
Angela Rayner has been restored to the role of Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, as Andy Burnham appoints his new Government. Matthew Pennycook remains in place as Housing Minister, and will attend Cabinet. Florence Eshalomi,...
