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Watchdog uncovers 'serious failings' in social housing
HOUSING

Watchdog uncovers 'serious failings' in social housing

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2025

Gosport BC has received the lowest grading for its social housing after a regulator found ‘unacceptable failings’ in its role as landlord.

HOUSEBUILDING

Building Safety Regulator 'distraction' risk

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2025

The beleaguered Building Safety Regulator has faced warnings not to be sidetracked by changes in ...

WHITEHALL

MPs sign off indefinite delay to no-fault evictions ban

By Ellie Ames | 25 April 2024

The Renters (Reform) Bill, which now includes an indefinite delay to the long-awaited ban on ‘no-...

BUSINESS RATES

Lib Dems pledge to scrap business rates

By Ellie Ames | 09 April 2024

The Lib Dems would deliver tax reforms to ‘revive struggling high streets,’ leader Sir Ed Davey h...

WHITEHALL

Calls for supported housing improvements

By Mark Conrad | 09 May 2023

Senior MPs and Whitehall’s spending watchdog today demanded improved regulation and data on suppo...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Fixing London's social housing problem

By Alison Griffin | 18 April 2023

While national policy will be crucial for determining social housing’s future, we know there is m...

LEGAL

How to limit the likelihood of damp or mould claims

By Rachael Fawcett | 21 March 2023

Rachael Fawcett looks at how councils can minimise the risk of receiving damp or mould claims fro...

FINANCE

We need a rethink on this year's account deadlines

By Michael Hudson | 14 March 2023

Michael Hudson calls on the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and CIPFA to thi...

HOUSING

Tackling fuel poverty in the private rented sector

By Cara Jenkinson | 16 January 2023

Councils are calling for action to help them robustly enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards...

WELFARE

Cost of living crisis could have 'catastrophic' impact on homelessness

By William Eichler | 21 September 2022

The cost of living crisis could have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on homelessness and should be treate...

HOUSING

Council landlords named and shamed

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2022

Seven councils have been named and shamed for failings in their housing services.

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frederica-diamanta

Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place

£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576

You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job

Pembrokeshire County Council

Assistant Director Port Health

£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances

A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job

City of London

Assistant Director Adult Social Care

£111,070

You will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities... Apply for this job

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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