TAROE Trust has been in contact with the Housing Ombudsman Service. They have let us know that they are currently operating as normal during the on-going coronavirus situation, with the following exceptions: Colleagues at the service are working remotely from home on a full-time basis. The service can still be …
The Housing Ombudsman Service has launched two consultations this week. They relate to its Business Plan 2020/21 and also proposed revisions to the Housing Ombudsman Scheme. Full details, including how to respond to the consultations, can be accessed here. The Housing Ombudsman Service has commented that the consultations mark an …
Government launches consultation – Building a Safer Future: Proposals for Reform of the Building Safety Regulatory System Following the Government’s acceptance of the proposals contained in the Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety (the “Hackitt Review”), MHCLG has issued a consultation which sets out how they intend to take forward …
We have been informed by MHCLG that there are currently 7 vacancies on one of the Department’s Arms-Length Bodies – the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC). New members are being sought with construction / building / fire safety expertise. The closing date for applications is 11pm on 19th March 2019. …
The Regulator of Social Housing is currently looking to recruit a new Chair. If you are interested in the role, please follow the link here.
TAROE Trust submitted its response to the Rents Standard consultation yesterday. Overshadowed by the Social Housing Green Paper that also closed this week, the Rent Standard consultation was about the proposed return to CPI+1% rent increases from 2020 onwards, and for local authorities to fall within the Standard which will …
TAROE Trust submitted its response to the Government’s Social Housing Green Paper on Tuesday. Overall, we have welcomed the opportunity to have a conversation about the changes required to re-build tenants’ trust and confidence. In our response, we highlight the need for the following: To strengthen housing standards. This includes …
TAROE Trust has been informed of a vacancy for Interim Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE). Interim Chair Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) Advert 2018 – 1 post – Closing Date 7th October at 11.00pm Further details on the position can be accessed here. Summary LEASE is an …
The Government has published a consultation on a draft direction to the Regulator of Social Housing about social housing rents in England. The proposed direction would require the Regulator to set a new regulatory standard on rent, to apply from April 2020 onwards. The consultation covers two areas in particular: …
The Government has released the long-awaited Social Housing Green Paper. The full document can be accessed here. The Government is calling for a national discussion on how to improve social housing, based around five core principles: A safe and decent home which is fundamental to a sense of security and …