Matthew Pennycook, MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, has been appointed Housing Minister in the Labour Government elected on 4 July. DLUHC will revert to its old name of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It will be headed by...
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Labour’s Plans for Housing
The Labour Party launched its General Election manifesto 'Our Plan to Change Britain' on 13 June. It begins with 'Labour's First Steps', which will aim to: Deliver economic stability Cut NHS waiting times Launch a new Border Security...
Lithium-ion batteries
As many of you will know from some coverage in the media of horrific incidents involving lithium batteries, many tenants and landlords are not aware of the potential dangers of storing and charging lithium batteries at home. We are aware that the industry...
LGA Webinar – A Discussion with the Regulator and the Housing Ombudsman – 25 July
The LGA webinar with the Housing Ombudsman and Regulator of Social Housing previously advertised for 13 June has been rescheduled for 25 July. Places can be booked here.
Reminder -ARCH Webinar – 24 June – Implications of the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023 is about to revolutionise the regulations that govern how the public sector spends money, with significant implications for the way that councils contract for goods and services. On 26 October 2023, the landmark Procurement Bill was...
General Election date set for 4 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that Parliament will be dissolved to allow for a General Election on 4 July. Today is the last day Parliament is sitting. Any legislation that does not complete its remaining stages before Parliament closes will fall and will...
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