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3 July 2009
Financial briefing note: Ministerial announcement on the outcome of the Review of Council Housing Finance
Network briefing by Steve Partridge covering the announcement on 30 June by the Housing Minister John Healey
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30 June 2009
HQN briefing on the Equality Bill and the Equality Framework for Local Government
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager sets out the main points of the bill with relevance to social landlords, such as the new public duty to promote equality for all the six diversity strands as well as a new duty to take account of the need to tackle socio-economic disadvantage in strategic planning
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25 June 2009
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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23 June 2009
Efficiency in housing income management
Network briefing paper by Tony Newman which forms part of a series of HQN briefings on efficiency in social housing
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18 June 2009
Decent Homes - the next steps?
Network briefing by Sheila Camp looks at the aims of the report; 'Towards a successor standard to Decent Homes', the key areas for a new standard, areas to be excluded/tackled locally and the next steps
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16 June 2009
What does excellence look like? Resident involvement
Network briefing by John Wheeldon looking at the attributes of excellent three star organisations inspected by the Audit Commission in 2007 and 2008. This briefing covers resident involvement
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11 June 2009
Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill: a commentary
Network briefing by Dave Alexander on the draft Scottish Housing Bill which is the subject of current consultation. The briefing looks at the proposals in detail, and offers a commentary on the consultation questions posed by the government
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11 June 2009
Living Working Countryside: The Government Response to The Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing
Network briefing paper by Vanessa Morton analyses the government’s recent response to the findings of the Taylor Review of Rural Economy and Affordable Housing, Living Working Countryside, published last July
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10 June 2009
State of the nation: homelessness
Network briefing by Sheila Spencer which provides organisations with a round-up of the key issues for local authorities and housing providers when planning how best to prevent and respond to homelessness
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3 June 2009
Domestic abuse and older adults: what should housing providers be doing?
Complimentary ACEnet briefing by Helena Taylor Knox on the difficult subject of domestic abuse
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28 May 2009
Tolerated trespass – moving on
Network briefing by Tim Horsley which explains the legislation in more detail and provides practical tips to help social landlords to comply with the legislation
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26 May 2009
Tolerated trespass – the end
Two Statutory Instruments have now been passed in Parliament that finally brought an end to tolerated trespass on Wednesday 20 May 2009. Network briefing by Tim Horsley clarifies and explains the legislation
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19 May 2009
Co-regulation: What does the TSA really mean?
Network briefing by Kate Murray finds out from Peter Marsh, Roy Irwin, and chief executives
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13 May 2009
The Scottish Government’s agenda for funding new affordable housing: The Affordable Housing Investment Reform Project
Network briefing by HQN Associate Anna Evans, summarises the presentations at HQN’s recent conference which explored the Scottish Government’s agenda for affordable housing
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6 May 2009
Supporting or evicting – the best way to manage arrears in the current economic climate
Network briefing by Sheila Stubbins looks at the potential effects of the current economic climate on social housing arrears
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5 May 2009
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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28 April 2009
Efficiency in asset management
Network briefing by Rob McNaughton looks at how organisations can achieve efficiency when dealing with existing housing stock
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28 April 2009
Guidance for short notice inspections
Network briefing by HQN associate, Ellis Blackmore, which includes ideas for the development of outcome focussed self assessment, and invites feedback on good practice which can be shared with other organisations
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20 April 2009
Draft amending HRA Subsidy Determination relating to administration of rent reduction
Complimentary hf:expert technical briefing by Hilary Vaughan following the latest clarification from CLG which came out the day before the Easter break
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14 April 2009
Demonstrating sustainability of housing organisations
Network briefing by Richard Lupo describes the benefit of demonstrating sustainability for a social housing provider
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8 April 2009
Overcoming poverty and its links to place
Network briefing paper, by Chris Bowen, explains the background to poverty and social mobility and how various factors influence people’s ability to achieve their full potential in life
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7 April 2009
Development prospects
Summary of a presentation provided by Anna Evans on housing development prospects given at HQN’s Scottish spring 2009 conference
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31 March 2009
Workforce development plan
Network briefing by Bill Fullen and Jennifer Aston looks in detail at the fundamental issues, which are key to the development of successful workforce planning
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27 March 2009
Analysis of 2007/08 Scottish local authority housing management performance
The latest briefing on performance indicator analysis by Hal Pawson and published by SHBVN
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24 March 2009
Using Family Intervention Tenancies
Network briefing by Tim Horsley gives a brief background to how FIPs work and their impact (a full briefing on vulnerability will follow), what FITs are and how they work
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17 March 2009
Safeguarding children: how can the housing sector address the issues of ‘Baby P?’
Network briefing by Sandra H Knox explains how housing services, and particularly social landlords, are uniquely positioned to provide information, support and expertise in the prevention of abuse of children
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3 March 2009
The ‘new’ Local Area Agreements (LAAs) and housing
Network briefing by Charlie Hughes gives an overview of what is meant to be different about this round of LAAs, some strengths and weaknesses of the new form and how housing issues seem to have fared
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24 February 2009
Fuel poverty
Network briefing by Maria Wardrobe explores the issues surrounding fuel poverty
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19 February 2009
Analysis of English local authority housing management performance 2007/08
The latest briefing in our annual series of performance indicator analyses by Hal Pawson
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17 February 2009
Building new council housing: CLG consultation paper: changes to the revenue and capital rules for new council housing
Briefing by Hilary Vaughan and Steve Partridge
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10 February 2009
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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3 February 2009
Social housing, the financial crisis and government housing initiatives
Network briefing paper by Colin Armstrong considers the impact the crisis has had on social housing providers in England and the implications of interventions made by the UK government in response to the crisis
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30 January 2009
Crunch time for councils?
Network briefing by Sheila Camp summarises the Audit Commission's report
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29 January 2009
Welfare reform summary
Network briefing by Andy Selman is a summary of the government’s White Paper on welfare reform
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27 January 2009
Welfare reform
Network briefing by Jamie Ewing examines the ideas set out in the Green Paper on welfare reform published last year
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22 January 2009
Towards zero carbon housing
Network briefing paper by Ann Bodkin covers the need for change, the policies and step changes which government has brought in through legislation, with examples of new build schemes and improvements to existing housing stock to reduce carbon emissions
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20 January 2009
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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16 January 2009
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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13 January 2009
The harder test – the Audit Commission’s fresh approach to benefits inspection
Network briefing by Jeannie Swales and Claire Turner is based on a presentation at HQN’s Your benefit service – the harder test event by Tim Savill, Benefit Policy Lead at the Audit Commission
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13 January 2009
Getting ahead of the game, preparing for inspection – what do you need to do? A guide for Housing Benefit staff
Network briefing by Jeannie Swales and Claire Turner covers all elements of Housing Benefit Inspections, including; Understanding what the Audit Commission are looking for, self assessment and generally on how to prepare for a Housing Benefit Inspection
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9 January 2009
‘Investing in Affordable Housing’: a Commentary
Network briefing by Dave Alexander which includes the latest government thinking on the subject, and outlines the main issues likely to arise during the consultation period
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8 January 2009
Premises Closure Orders and Social Landlords
Network briefing by Tim Horsley looks in detail at the next stage in the government’s use of tools and powers to manage anti social behaviour (ASB) and increase public confidence
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6 January 2009
Gypsies and Traveller accommodation – an update
Network briefing by Vanessa Morton, provides an update on the developing frameworks around Gypsy and Traveller accommodation, looks at recent analysis of progress on the ground and highlights the excellent practical toolkits and guidance now available to assist local authorities and housing organisations
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2 January 2009
Reform of the Scottish fuel poverty policy
Network briefing note by Colin Armstrong looks at the background to this reform, summarises the key measures being introduced and considers the wider implications
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2 January 2009
Sustainable maintenance in existing homes
Network briefing by Richard Lupo explains not only how to maintain the existing stock but how to take the opportunity, during maintenance activities, to improve the environmental performance
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30 December 2008
Citizens of Equal Worth: putting tenants at the heart of government
Network briefing by Nigel Long summarises the now publicised recommendations of the NTV project group
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23 December 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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22 December 2008
The government’s new rough sleeping strategy: No One Left Out – a new goal to end rough sleeping
Network briefing by Sheila Spencer looks at what's new in this strategy, what is planned and the role of local authorities and their partners
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18 December 2008
Implementation of tenant service charges
Network briefing by Tony Huff
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16 December 2008
How the social housing sector can help to tackle worklessness
Network briefing paper by Sheila Spencer focuses on the work that has been done by housing associations, arm’s-length management organisations (ALMOs), and local authorities, individually and in partnership with other housing organisations to tackle worklessness
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12 December 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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11 December 2008
The Tenant Services Authority National Conversation - A joint briefing by HQN and the Northern Housing Consortium
Network briefing by Charlie Hughes sets out what we know so far and explains why providers from all parts of the sector should get involved
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11 December 2008
Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs)
Network briefing by Chris Bowen highlights the pros and cons of CPOs, summarises their legal basis and alerts HQN members to good practice in the use of CPOs
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9 December 2008
State of the Nation 2008: a reality check
Network briefing paper by Anna Evans, summarises all the main recent developments in Scotland
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8 December 2008
Queen's Speech
Network briefing which summarises the speech and highlights implications for housing providers
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5 December 2008
Pre-Budget (PBR) report
The Housing Quality Networks Pre-Budget (PBR) report, from 24 November 2008, which covers the implications for the housing sector
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3 December 2008
Responding to the Changing Economic Climate – Further Action on Housing
Network briefing note by Colin Armstrong summarises Responding to the Changing Economic Climate – Further Action on Housing
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2 December 2008
Metropolitan Housing Partnership and sustainability
This Network case study by Matthew Bush summarises what they have achieved so far and where they are heading
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28 November 2008
The regulatory and financial map of the affordable housing market
Network briefing by Charlie Hughes looks at regulation and funding and also includes both public and private players as we are increasingly operating in a mixed economy
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25 November 2008
The Private Rented Sector – its contribution and potential (The Rugg Review)
Network briefing by Kirsten Firth looks in detail at the Rugg review and examines the implications for Housing Quality Network members
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20 November 2008
Energy performance certificates: the new requirements
Network briefing by Janis Bright which considers the new requirements and some of the issues arising from a pilot of EPCs carried out by social landlords last year
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19 November 2008
Tenant empowerment: turning fine words into best practice
Network briefing by Nigel Long explores tenant empowerment, including tenant-led areas of good practice
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18 November 2008
Bringing private sector empty homes back into use
Network briefing by Kirsten Firth, looks at how private sector empty homes can be brought back into use – including failed private rented properties, abandoned properties, and surplus buy-to-let flats
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17 November 2008
Partnering and open-book – till dispute do us part?
TEAMnet briefing by Wayne Hughes and Rob McNaughton, made available here to Network members, explores the benefits and pitfalls of partnering
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13 November 2008
Housing and Regeneration Act
Network briefing by Jamie Ewing explores the implications of the Act for the housing sector
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11 November 2008
Tolerated trespass – the end is nigh
Network briefing by Tim Horsley rehearses the underlying issues, describes how TTs will be prevented and eliminated, and looks at the proposals for successor landlords put forward by the CLG in a recent consultation paper: Tolerated Trespassers: Successor Landlord Cases
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4 November 2008
Effective procurement/VfM/contract arrangements
Network briefing by Rob McNaughton looks at joint procurement, whole life costing, partnering and other common issues
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30 October 2008
Disabled adaptations - the current agenda
Complimentary SEN briefing by Vanessa Morton provides a detailed overview of the main policy agenda which is likely to frame the way in which adaptations are currently delivered and how they will be delivered in the future
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28 October 2008
Communities and Local Government (2008): Allocation of Accommodation: Code of Guidance for local housing authorities – choice-based lettings
Network briefing note by Tim Brown summarises and comments on the Code of Guidance
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24 October 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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21 October 2008
Tackling the green agenda
Network briefing by Richard Lupo outlines the main initiatives taken in the UK and what they mean for building practice with a particular reference to social housing providers
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16 October 2008
Analysis of 2006/07 Housing Corporation performance indicators for housing associations in England
Network briefing by Clive Hall and Doug Edmonds, shows continuing improvements in void management and rent collection
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14 October 2008
Tackling fuel poverty
Network briefing by Chris Bowen, explores amongst other things, the extent of fuel poverty, government targets and what a housing organisation can do to help reduce fuel poverty
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9 October 2008
Housing IT solutions
Network briefing by Louise Russell sets out the work that needs to be undertaken in the planning and pre-procurement stages when considering the introduction of a new integrated housing management system
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7 October 2008
The Respect Standard: what social landlords should be doing and what inspectors are looking for
Network toolkit by Tim Horsley includes background information, a self-assessment tool, examples of good practice involving young people, estate management, ASB management and support, and hyperlinks to key documents
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1 October 2008
Developing Common Housing Registers in Scotland
This Network briefing paper by Colin Armstrong considers government policy and support for CHRs in Scotland, the progress that has been made to date in developing CHRs and some key best practice issues for CHR partners
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30 September 2008
Quality counts - A brief guide to quality standards and systems
Network briefing by Cathy Jackson provides an overview of some of the key quality standards used by housing organisations, and whether anecdotal evidence would suggest that those organisations which have achieved externally assessed quality marks have improved their ratings in audit commission inspections
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24 September 2008
Housing Supply Task Force – one year on
Network briefing paper by Colin Armstrong describes the progress the Task Force has made in its first year and considers the future direction of its activities
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23 September 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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22 September 2008
National Tenant Voice
Network briefing by Sheila Adamson looks at how proposals for a National Tenant Voice are developing
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18 September 2008
The inspection of Housing and Council Tax Benefits (and a reference to the National Fraud Initiative)
Network briefing by Ellis Blackmore looks at the inspection process, how LAs can prepare for inspection and the National Fraud Initiative
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17 September 2008
Short notice inspections (SNI) of housing associations
Audit Commission Consultation - HQN response
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16 September 2008
Assisting leaseholders facing large bills for major works or improvements
Network briefing by Jeff Platt looks at the historical context and the current position of leaseholders, including; payment options offered by landlords, sinking funds and any other options to consider
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11 September 2008
Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Tenant Services Authority (TSA)
Network briefing by Charlie Hughes summarises the background to splitting up the Housing Corporation's functions of funding and regulation and reminds readers of the reasons and objectives behind this change
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10 September 2008
Ensuring a fair housing market for all - Latest housing market package
Network briefing by Gwyneth Taylor, gives an overview of the latest housing market package, recently announced by CLG
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4 September 2008
Housing association development in the aftermath of ‘Firm Foundations’
Network briefing by David Alexander brings readers up to date with this developing agenda
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4 September 2008
St Basils starter homes initiative for young people
Network briefing by Jean Templeton looks at the research, which aims to demonstrate how a new type of medium-term supported housing could help young people gain the stability they need
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2 September 2008
Housing Revenue Account subsidy review: can we learn from North Western Europe?
Network briefing by Tim Brown looks at the role, nature and funding of the sector
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26 August 2008
Housing and planning: update on recent changes to the planning system
Network briefing by Suzanne McBride looks at key changes to the planning system since 2004, offering a quick guide to the new system, and considering changes proposed in the Planning Bill (including the Community Infrastructure Levy) and other reviews
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21 August 2008
Designing the future - Lifetime Homes
This complimentary ACEnet briefing for Network members by Lynn Watson of Habinteg Housing Association sets out the background to Lifetime Homes, describes the criteria in some detail and evaluates the success of the concept of Lifetime Homes since its development in the early 1990s
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19 August 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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12 August 2008
The Socially Excluded Adults Public Service Agreement
Network briefing by Bill Hewlett explores how the government is taking action through the Socially Excluded Adults Public Service Agreement
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5 August 2008
Hand drill or PDA? A compendium of tools for managing value for money
Network briefing by Dylan Chipp has brought together the various measures and checklists that HQN has produced to assist asset management practitioners who are seeking to develop, embed and review their approach to VfM
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29 July 2008
New deal for communities: lessons learnt
Network briefing by Sheila Spencer summarises the key messages coming from the evaluations so far, and draws some conclusions which may be of help to housing authorities and other housing agencies in developing their approach to tackling deprivation
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25 July 2008
Making better use of the private rented sector
Network briefing by Chris Bowen explores how the PRS can provide a much greater role in meeting housing need and demand across the UK
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22 July 2008
West Kent Housing Association/West Kent Extra case study on ‘worklessness'
Complimentary SUNnet briefing for Network members by Eammon Dillon, West Kent Extra, where they are tackling worklessness and disengagement, primarily through volunteering and employment opportunities in community projects
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17 July 2008
London – a new Mayor. A new approach. A new strategy for housing?
Network briefing by Genevieve Macklin explores the changes and new ideas being introduced by the new Mayor of London
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15 July 2008
Short notice inspections
Network briefing and guidance by Ellis Blackmore explains what to do in detail and how to overcome typical obstacles picking out the relevant key points for Network members
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11 July 2008
Rewarding awards?
Network briefing by Cathy Jackson provides a flavour of some of the key awards that are available
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8 July 2008
Learning the lessons from abroad
Network briefing by Tim Brown explores the UK’s track record of transferring policy ideas from other countries to Britain
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1 July 2008
The government response to Our Shared Future: recommendations on community cohesion for social housing providers
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager highlights those parts of the government response that have particular significance for social housing providers
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26 June 2008
The joint Treasury/CLG review of council housing finance
Network briefing by Chloe Fletcher summarises the review process and highlights the key issues that are emerging from the review for local authorities and ALMOs as well as housing associations
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24 June 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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23 June 2008
Preparing Britain for the future: The government’s draft legislative agenda 2008/09
Network briefing by Gwyneth Taylor which considers the Bills in the draft programme relevant to the social housing sector
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20 June 2008
Housing and Regeneration Bill update - The Social Housing Regulator
Network briefing by Gwyneth Taylor explores the emerging implications of the Bill for the housing sector
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17 June 2008
Preparations for digital TV transmission in rented housing
Network briefing by Mike Kelly, Arena Housing, is intended to give an outline of Arena Housing’s experience, so far, in getting an extensive programme of work under way to convert communal TV aerials for digital reception
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10 June 2008
Tackling overcrowding
Network briefing paper by Wendy Murphy examines the actions being taken by the five pilot London boroughs, and others, to tackle overcrowding
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9 June 2008
Reaching Out - working with ethnic communities in housing
Complimentary SUNnet briefing for Network members on addressing the issues surrounding worklessness
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3 June 2008
The role of housing associations in Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships
Network briefing by Tim Horsley looks at the roles now expected of HAs, the methods they can use to fulfil them, and what more a CDRP can offer than just a quarterly meeting of partners
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27 May 2008
Community Gateway briefing
Case study briefing by Paul Roberts explores why this approach was taken, looks at their model, community empowerment and what the future holds for Preston’s community gateway model
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22 May 2008
Credit crunch checklist
The current economic climate is affecting all business sectors, including the housing sector. The checklist can be used to test key elements of your organisation, be it a housing association, ALMO or local authority
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20 May 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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13 May 2008
Three stars for equality and diversity: lessons from recent inspections
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager highlighting good practice and areas of weakness identified in recent inspection reports
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9 May 2008
Choice-based lettings update: spring 2008
Network briefing by Tim Brown gives a round up and an update on Choice Based Lettings progress and an insight into government policy
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1 May 2008
The longer-term outcomes associated with families who had worked with intensive family support projects
Network briefing by Mark Connolly looks specifically at four aspects of the research, including; An overview of outcomes for families, families achieving partial success, the impact of interventions on children’s wellbeing and the impact of IFSPs on communities
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30 April 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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25 April 2008
Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A national strategy for housing in an ageing society
Network briefing by Hazel Summers outlines the key elements and implications of the national strategy for housing in an ageing society
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22 April 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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18 April 2008
Aids and adaptations toolkit
Network toolkit for aids and adaptations by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager
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15 April 2008
Financial inclusion
Network briefing by Chloe Fletcher outlines good practice and explores the issues raised by financial inclusion
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8 April 2008
The Independent Living Strategy
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager explores the Independent Living Strategy and its impact for service providers
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3 April 2008
Disabled Facilities Grant reform - the package of changes
SEN briefing by Vanessa Morton highlights key issues and areas where action is needed to improve disabled people’s ability to access independent living, and sustain it. It draws attention to the national agendas and direction of travel, and provides examples of different perspectives and good practice
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28 March 2008
Don’t miss out, Part 2 - supported and sheltered housing policy and practice
Network briefing by Wendy Hayhurst, we have focused on two publications; Review of Sheltered Housing in Scotland and Supporting People: Costs and Benefits (final report)
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27 March 2008
Disabled Facilities Grant reform - the package of changes
SEN briefing by Vanessa Morton highlights key issues and areas where action is needed to improve disabled people’s ability to access independent living, and sustain it. It draws attention to the national agendas and direction of travel, and provides examples of different perspectives and good practice
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25 March 2008
Equality and diversity - New guidance from the Housing Corporation
Network briefing, by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager, describes the scope of the new guidance as well as its limitations
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18 March 2008
The Housing Quality Network revised performance indicator handbook for councils 2008
Part three Housing Benefit performance – based on performance during 2007/8
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10 March 2008
The Housing Quality Network revised performance indicator handbook for councils 2008
Part 2 Homelessness PI’s – based on performance during 2007/08
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5 March 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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4 March 2008
The Housing Quality Network revised performance indicator handbook for councils 2008
Part 1 Housing PI’s – based on performance during 2007/8
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26 February 2008
The Big Picture
Network briefing by Chloe Fletcher highlights the main policy changes over the past year and outlines what it will mean for housing providers in the coming few years
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22 February 2008
Don’t miss out, Part 1 – housing policy and practice
Network briefing by Wendy Hayhurst focussing on three publications; an evaluation of LA antisocial neighbour noise nuisance services, the impact of local ASB strategies at the neighbourhood level and tensions between allocations policy and practice
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18 February 2008
HQN briefing series – ASB questions and answers
Network briefing by Wendy Hayhurst and Natalie Pace provides responses to the most popular and topical questions posed by Housing Quality Network members during late 2007
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12 February 2008
Analysis of local authority housing management performance 2006/07
HQN’s annual analysis by Professor Hal Pawson of local authority performance shows costs stabilising while repairs and relets get faster and arrears reduce
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4 February 2008
Audit Commission consultation on proposed revisions for Key Lines of Enquiry 10 – Supporting People
Network briefing by Lesley Healey summarises the main changes proposed for KLOE 10 and some of the themes that emerge in this latest review
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29 January 2008
The Mayor’s Housing Strategy for London
Network briefing by Sheila Camp which outlines the draft strategy as it stands January 2008
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28 January 2008
Recent housing management inspections: some data and observations
In depth analysis of recent inspection reports by Clive Bayliss. What drives the results? Are the inspectors' consistent? How should I approach inspection in 2008?
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22 January 2008
Analysis of 2006/07 Scottish Local Authority Housing Management Performance Indicators
Housing Quality Network report by Hal Pawson analyses performance across Scotland LA’s key housing management functions at the national scale
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22 January 2008
Valuing people now
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager sets out the main elements of the consultation document and highlights some of the key implications for social housing providers
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15 January 2008
Working in partnership with the private rented sector
Network briefing by Claire McMullen explores how housing providers can successfully engage and work with the private rented sector
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8 January 2008
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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28 December 2007
Overcoming worklessness
Network briefing by Janis Bright explores the role that social housing can play in addressing worklessness within the sector
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19 December 2007
The use and impacts of ASBOs
Network briefing by Hal Pawson summarises newly published research evidence on the use and impacts of ASBOs in England and Wales, as well as in Scotland
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18 December 2007
The Housing Revenue Account: 2008/09 Draft Housing Subsidy Determination
HFExpert complimentary briefing by Simon Smith, summarises the major elements of the 2008/09 Draft Housing Subsidy Determination, issued 23 November 2007. Please note that some parts of the determination have been re-submitted since this briefing was issued
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10 December 2007
Private sector strategy: the government’s housing agenda
Network briefing by Vanessa Morton focuses on key points for housing organisations’ work with the private sector
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6 December 2007
Housing and Regeneration Bill
Network briefing by Gwyneth Taylor outlines the key provisions of the Bill together with the implications for social housing providers
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3 December 2007
Reducing numbers in temporary accommodation
Network briefing by Chris Holmes explores the practical steps that can be taken to reduce the numbers in temporary accommodation
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29 November 2007
Consultation on the setting of guideline rents in Local Authority Housing Subsidy
Hf:expert briefing
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29 November 2007
Crerar, Cave, Firm Foundations and their impact on the Scottish housing regulation
Crerar, Cave, Firm Foundations and their impact on Scottish housing regulation Network briefing by Rob Hughes explores these in detail including the implications for housing providers
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29 November 2007
Tightrope or safety belt? Building board and council relationships at ALMOs and LSVTs
Tightrope or safety belt? Building board and council relationships at ALMOs and LSVTs Network briefing by Debbie Ounsted examines why ALMO and LSVT boards alike have an interest in polishing their partnerships with their council for mutual benefit in the longer term
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19 November 2007
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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16 November 2007
Firm Foundations: the future direction of housing policy in Scotland
Firm Foundations: the future direction of housing policy in Scotland Network briefing paper by Dave Alexander explores the Firm Foundations discussion paper in detail
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14 November 2007
Revised performance indicator handbook for housing associations
The handbook has been revised, updated and new material written by HQN Associate John Wheeldon
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5 November 2007
All you ever wanted to know about surveys
Network briefing by John Wheeldon aims to update members on the options available and discusses the pros and cons of different approaches
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26 October 2007
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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23 October 2007
Almos - renewing your management agreement
Network briefing by Nick MacKenzie, Anthony Collins Solicitors, considers the process for renewing an ALMO’s management agreement
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15 October 2007
Tolerated trespass – the beginning of the end?
Network briefing paper by Tim Horsley takes an up to date look at Tolerated Trespassers including CLG’s Tolerated Trespasser consultation paper
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12 October 2007
Housing finance and value for money headlines from the pre-budget report and CSR
Complimentary hf:expert briefing by Dylan Chipp intended to highlight financial headlines and CLG’s expectations of Local Government to deliver HM Treasury’s 3% budget savings target
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12 October 2007
Communities Scotland and the Care Commission
Network briefing by Janet Dickie and Marcia Ramsay explores, in detail, the roles, responsibilities, and how the two organisations work effectively together
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10 October 2007
Strategic housing - Green Paper response and housing headlines from the pre-budget report and CSR
Complimentary SEN briefings by Gill Leng are intended to highlight the kind of areas where you may feel it appropriate to focus your responses and has been made under headings that will be more relevant to local authorities rather than Green Paper headings
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8 October 2007
Independence and opportunity – the national strategy for Supporting People
Network briefing by Lesley Healey provides a summary of the key themes within the national strategy for the future of the supporting people programme
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1 October 2007
Neighbourhood charters – making them work for you
Network briefing by Natalie Pace outlines how neighbourhood-based charters and agreements work, the different models that can be used, and gives a number of case studies to illustrate how they are developed, implemented and monitored
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24 September 2007
Social housing and child protection policies
Network briefing by Jeannie Swales examines why West Kent decided to develop a child protection policy and how other organisations could do the same
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19 September 2007
Equality impact assessments
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager examines the benefits of carrying out EIAs and offers practical guidance
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17 September 2007
Preventing tenancy breakdown, promoting tenancy sustainment
Network briefing by Wendy Hayhurst, examines tenancy sustainment, looking at the possible causes of tenancy breakdown and suggesting some ways in which social landlords can overcome it
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12 September 2007
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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10 September 2007
HQN Scottish newsletter
Our September issue, with all the latest from HQN
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10 September 2007
Housing market assessments
Network briefing by Stacey Sleeman offers an overview on how local authorities and regions can work together to identify sub-regional housing markets
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5 September 2007
New KLOEs for old?
Network briefing by John Wheeldon outlines changes to the Audit Commission's Key Lines of Enquiry and offers tips on self- assessment
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3 September 2007
Positive practice information
Identified at inspection by the Audit Commission
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31 August 2007
The Commission on Integration and Cohesion report: Our shared future
Network briefing by Vanessa Morton outlines the report's themes and highlights the main recommendations on housing
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28 August 2007
Your questions answered: the Housing Corporation's new performance indicator suite
Network briefing by John Wheeldon tackles common problems with definitions, validation, void periods, appointments and STATUS questions
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20 August 2007
Resident influence, choice and control
Network briefing by Janis Bright sets out details of the Housing Corporation’s latest strategy statement and the CLG consultation on the issue
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17 August 2007
Communities Scotland guide to inspection
Network briefing by Wendy Hayhurst outlines important changes to the regime
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13 August 2007
Housing Green Paper: financial briefing for local authorities and providers
Network briefing by Steve Partridge examines the financial implications of the Green Paper
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9 August 2007
Planning for a sustainable future
Network briefing by Sheila Camp covers issues raised within the White Paper Planning for a sustainable future published 21 May 2007
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3 August 2007
Gypsies and Travellers: the housing agenda – an update
Network briefing by Vanessa Morton seeks to provide an update on developments since the Networks earlier briefings and to clarify further, how and why housing organisations should be involved
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30 July 2007
The Law Commission’s tenancy default scheme
Network briefing by Tim Horsley will be of interest to social landlords seeking to enforce the terms of a lease but having a moral dilemma with the windfall effect of forfeiture and to housing advisers and those with a general interest in housing law seeking to keep up to date with potential changes
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26 July 2007
A quick summary of the new housing Green Paper
Network summary by Andy Selman of the housing Green Paper published on 23 July
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24 July 2007
Regeneration and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard in mixed tenure estates
Network briefing paper by Rob Hughes looks at achieving the SHQS and improvement of neighbourhoods and the difficulties facing landlords in regenerating areas where there is a variety of tenures, particularly owener occupiers
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17 July 2007
Let's call the whole thing off: is your responsive maintenance service as good as you think it is?
Wayne Hughes explains why tenants and responsive repairs providers disagree about maintenance performance and what to do about it
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9 July 2007
Promoting disability equality - A briefing for housing associations
Network briefing by Joanna Jeffery and Richard Seager provides more detail on what the duty involves and describes how housing associations should respond
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