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A London council has requested exceptional financial support from the government to deal with a 936% increase in temporary accommodation costs. Gráinne Cuffe reports https://lnkd.in/eyk72DFr #UKhousing #Housing #SocialHousing #HousingFinance #Council #London #LocalAuthority #UKgovernment #Homelessness #TemporaryHousing

The boards of Abri Group and Octavia have given the go-ahead for the two housing associations to merge into a new 55,000-home landlord. Jenny Messenger reports https://lnkd.in/eGghAjaz #UKhousing #Housing #SocialHousing #HousingAssociations #Merger #AssetManagement #HousingFinance #London

The social housing sector’s financial position is heading towards the same sort of space as the 2008 financial crisis, Jonathan Walters at the Regulator of Social Housing told the Regulation and Governance Conference in London. Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway and Tim Galloway at the Health and Safety Executive also spoke at the conference. Gráinne Cuffe reports https://lnkd.in/ej8juwVS #UKhousing #Housing #SocialHousing #Regulation #Governance #HousingFinance #BuildingSafety #Homelessness

What an incredible day at the Regulation and Governance Conference! We're grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and our amazing attendees. Your participation and engagement played a crucial role in making this event a great success. 🙏🌟 #HousingRG #ThankYou This afternoon, we’ve held sessions on: 🔸Risk management and assurance frameworks 🔸Rent policy and regulation 🔸Adapting your governance structures to the new consumer standards 🔸Insurance: are we reaching crisis point and how to respond? 🔸Achieving the right balance between strategic and operational focus 🔸Lessons from the consumer inspection pilots 🔸Where's the money coming from and managing trade-offs We look forward to seeing everyone and more back next year! Register your interest>> https://ow.ly/q29h50TMtXV #housingregulation #housinggovernance #ukhousing

What an enriching morning it has been at the Regulation and Governance Conference! We've delved into a diverse range of topics, including: 🔸Keynote: A view from the regulators and the Housing Ombudsman 🔸Out of sector spotlight: is it regulation or culture that makes the impactful changes? 🔸Board skills and diversity: how to ensure a breadth of informed challenge 🔸How are local authorities responding to regulatory change? 🔸Using data to improve risk management and governance 🔸Understanding the requirements of the Competence and Conduct Standard 🔸Meaningfully involving tenants in your governance structures Stay tuned for an exciting afternoon with more enlightening sessions ahead. Follow our Twitter @insidehousing for live updates. #HousingRG #housingregulation #housinggovernance #ukhousing

At this week’s ‘Get Britain Building’ Policy Report launch event, chair of the MHCLG, Florence Eshalomi MP, emphasised that "Housing is the thread that holds almost everything together." https://lnkd.in/eY4N6REa We're thrilled to announce that Florence Eshalomi MP and Shama T. will be joining us as keynote speakers at the Social Housing Annual Conference and Development and Regeneration Summit on 20 November. Alongside them, you'll hear from other esteemed keynote speakers including David Orr, project leader, Homes for All; Bernadette Conroy, chair of the Regulator of Social Housing; and Marcus Ralling, interim chief investment officer at Homes England and many more. Join us as we explore crucial topics including: 🔹How to fund and deliver Labour’s ambitious housebuilding targets 🔹How to invest in the quality and sustainability of existing homes at scale 🔹Expert analysis from the UK’s leading economists to inform your plans 🔹Funding and partnership updates from Homes England 🔹Guidance from the Regulator on delivering to the highest standards 🔹Partnership models and for-profits: what’s new and what’s working? 🔹Strengthening the sector’s proposition to attract new sources of investment 🔹Implications and impact of a long-term rent settlement Don't miss this opportunity to connect with over 600 senior housing leaders and discuss how we can tackle the housing challenges head-on. https://lnkd.in/eZTVU7bu

The past year has taken Jill Murray BA FCIH up mountains, into Downing Street, and onto the stage as president of the Chartered Institute of Housing. She tells martin hilditch about her campaign to make housing EPIC https://lnkd.in/eiTv8JYk #UKhousing #Housing #SocialHousing #HousingPeople #HousingPolicy #HousingAssociations #Councils #LocalAuthorities #HousingHires

Don't miss out on valuable connections and insights! Make the most of our networking break by visiting the exhibition stands. Aico Devonshires Pennington Choices #HousingRG #housingregulation #housinggovernance #ukhousing

This morning, Jonathan Walters, deputy chief executive of the Regulator of Social Housing drew insights from the sector risk profile published today, at the Regulation and Governance Conference. https://lnkd.in/eQryYVZP He joined an insightful panel alongside the Housing Ombudsman, the Building Safety Regulator, and the Scottish Housing Regulator to discuss sector capacity, resilience, and how to navigate difficult trade-offs. More sessions on risk management later today - Using data to improve risk management and governance - with insight from Sanctuary, Southern Housing and more - Risk management and assurance frameworks - with case studies from Places for People, Accent Housing and more - Achieving the right balance between strategic and operational focus - learn by doing in this practical and expert-led workshop #housingRG #housingregulation #housinggovernance

📢 We’re thrilled to welcome 300 attendees today at #HousingRG! Bringing together board members, governance, and risk professionals, we're here to share learning and provide the insights you need to plan and prioritise effectively. Let’s make the most of this day! #ukhousing #housinggovernance #housingregulation