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Articles tagged with: Communities & Housing
After years of neglect, Britain’s social fabric is in urgent need of repair
Social affairs
By Jon Cruddas MP
After years of neglect, Britain’s social fabric is in urgent need of repair
Covid has shone a harsh light on our increasingly threadbare society. We must revive the social institutions that have been critical to sustaining communities throughout this crisis
Government has a moral responsibility to make sure nobody is on the streets this winter
Communities
By Thangam Debbonaire MP
Government has a moral responsibility to make sure nobody is on the streets this winter
Street homelessness is not inevitable. It is the result of political choices. With the colder weather and a more infectious Covid strain, the government's decision not to reinstate the ‘Everyone In’ programme is immoral.
We need a clear roadmap to end the cycle of failed housing policies
Communities
By Olivia Blake MP
We need a clear roadmap to end the cycle of failed housing policies
The total failure of the Starter Homes scheme and weaknesses in the plans for 'First Homes' shows we need far better clarity and transparency in planning to deliver much needed affordable housing.
Government cannot continue with 'sticking plaster solutions' to meet fire safety standards
Communities
By Royston Smith MP and Stephen McPartland MP
Government cannot continue with 'sticking plaster solutions' to meet fire safety standards
It is astonishing that leaseholders have been left to cover 100% of the costs to make buildings safe. This should be the government's responsibility.
Let's create a permanent army of volunteers, ready to help their communities
Communities
By Dean Russell MP
Let's create a permanent army of volunteers, ready to help their communities
Nearly 97% of first-time volunteers questioned in a recent survey said that they would volunteer again. Creating the pathway and opening up opportunities for people to give their time would create a permanent army of volunteers, ready to get to work to help their communities.
How small acts of kindness can make a big difference to communities and volunteers Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
How small acts of kindness can make a big difference to communities and volunteers
Many amazing projects would not be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers. Thanks to National Lottery funding, volunteers are able to step up to support people and communities through these difficult times.
Unless government acts, the brutal experiences of people made homeless will only get worse
Communities
By Karen Buck MP
Unless government acts, the brutal experiences of people made homeless will only get worse
Harsh conditions in temporary accommodation are making people feel they are being punished for finding themselves homeless
New building safety proposals are full of holes
Communities
By Clive Betts MP
New building safety proposals are full of holes
Key definitions remain unclear and responsibilities ill-defined. Before the draft Building Safety Bill returns to the Commons, these areas must be addressed in full
Communities must not be sidelined in our planning system
Communities
By Florence Eshalomi MP
Communities must not be sidelined in our planning system
Local people are the ones who will suffer the consequences of bad development decisions. Give councils and residents a voice at every stage
We must make Housing First the default option for homeless people with complex needs
Communities
By Bob Blackman MP
We must make Housing First the default option for homeless people with complex needs
This housing model is the cornerstone of successful homelessness strategies worldwide. It must be properly funded and rolled out across the UK
After the pandemic, our priority must be to build a fairer Scotland with wellbeing at its heart
Communities
By Neil Gray MP
After the pandemic, our priority must be to build a fairer Scotland with wellbeing at its heart
As we begin the road to recovery from this pandemic, on this year’s St Andrew’s Day, our focus must be on building something better than our old normal.
How are Scottish communities staying connected during these difficult times? Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
How are Scottish communities staying connected during these difficult times?
This St Andrews Day, we celebrate the Good Causes that have made a huge difference to Scottish communities, thanks to funding from The National Lottery,
Government must be optimised for learning if it is to level-up the UK
Communities
By Nadine Smith and Laura Seebohm
Government must be optimised for learning if it is to level-up the UK
We propose three recommendations for Whitehall: prioritise learning, trust those who have the relationships to know what needs to happen next, and learn to listen again.
How we start levelling up our left behind communities post Covid-19
Communities
By Paul Howell MP
How we start levelling up our left behind communities post Covid-19
Developing community resilience in left-behind areas is a critical place to start. A 'community wealth fund' would allow these communities to use their resources in the best way when responding to adverse situations - like Covid-19.
If we are going to get the ageing society right, we need innovation Partner content
Health
By Legal & General
If we are going to get the ageing society right, we need innovation
Legal & General are determined to build the great ageing society. We need to bring innovative thinking to the way we support older people - it is another example of inclusive capitalism at work.
Rugby clubs are helping men to tackle life's challenges Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
Rugby clubs are helping men to tackle life's challenges
As a presenter at Offload, a National Lottery-funded mental fitness project run by professional Rugby League clubs in Warrington, Salford and Widnes, Kevin shared candid stories from his past and passed on tactics and strategies to manage everyday life.
Why is the new housing algorithm facing backlash from Conservative MPs?
Communities
By James Wilmore
Why is the new housing algorithm facing backlash from Conservative MPs?
Proposals to increase targets by altering the formula for calculating housing need are adding to the government’s woes over planning reform
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
Environment
By Pauline Latham MP
We can resolve the housing crisis with a clearer, rules-based planning system
The reformed planning system will enable communities to protect their heritage and local green spaces, as well as encourage innovation and increase the quality of homes built.
The Green Homes Grant can help alongside ECO to drive the country towards net-zero Partner content
Environment
By EDF
The Green Homes Grant can help alongside ECO to drive the country towards net-zero
EDF’s Managing Director of Customers, Philippe Commaret, explains why the Green Homes Grant can complement existing measures to upgrade homes and help drive the country towards net-zero.
Smarter and more efficient homes are crucial to meeting net-zero Partner content
Environment
By Smart Energy GB
Smarter and more efficient homes are crucial to meeting net-zero
We need a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ to move our homes towards net-zero emissions, said Anna McMorrin MP, at Smart GB’s panel discussion at Labour Connected.
Low carbon homes will play a key role in reaching net-zero Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Low carbon homes will play a key role in reaching net-zero
Speaking at OFTEC’s panel discussion at Labour Connected, Shadow Minister for Green New Deal and Energy, Dr Alan Whitehead MP, stressed the important role that decarbonising our homes will play in reaching net-zero.
Dancing away the lockdown blues Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Dancing away the lockdown blues
Taking steps to stay positive: dance helped Becky Rich beat the lockdown blues.
Keeping our communities safe and connected Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
Keeping our communities safe and connected
Thanks to National Lottery players, the South Denbighshire Community Partnership has been able to run key community services that protect those shielding, whilst allowing them to maintain some human contact.
Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life
Coronavirus
By John Penrose MP
Our high streets and town centres need a new lease of life
Tomorrow’s high street won’t be the same as it is today. What will it look like instead?