A campaign launched this week by Housing Women Cymru, aims to raise awareness and end the offering of accommodation or reduced rent in return for sex or sexual acts. The launch, held at Theatre Soar in Merthyr Tydfil on Monday,… Read more »
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Grŵp Cynefin goes for growth
A health board partnership is Grŵp Cynefin’s most ambitious yet as it moves to develop truly sustainable communities, says Shan Lloyd Williams. Evolution of the offering from social housing providers is accelerating faster than ever, as we all respond to the challenging… Read more »
What’s to be done about Universal Credit?
The roll-out of Universal Credit poses fundamental challenges for devolved services in Wales that demand leadership from Welsh Government, says Tamsin Stirling. Barely a week goes by without Universal Credit featuring in the media in one way or another. Stories… Read more »
And the winners are…
CIH Cymru has revealed the winners in this year’s Welsh Housing Awards. Recognised at the ceremony on Friday night were organisations and inspiring people from across the length and breadth of the Welsh housing sector. Every shortlisted project from the… Read more »
California dreaming
We need action on mental health and homelessness – not another report, argues Antonia Forte. One of the perks of retirement is the ability to take extended and numerous holidays: I took one to California last month. Not a fan… Read more »
New to the job- Michelle Thomas
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Michelle Thomas Where do you work and what… Read more »
New to the job- Hannah Davies
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Hannah Davies Where do you work and what… Read more »
Look out for the new WHQ
Tenants take centre stage in the latest issue of WHQ as we look at the issues across the social and private rented sectors. Everyone agrees that tenants should be at the heart of what we do in housing – but… Read more »
Innovative housing funding revealed
Successful projects in the second round of Welsh Government innovative housing funding include houses that generate their own power, flats with vertical gardens and homes built using Welsh timber. The £43m of funding announced by housing minister Rebecca Evans is the second phase of… Read more »
Draft Budget safeguards housing support
Funding for housing-related support will be ring-fenced for the rest of this Assembly term under Draft Budget plans proposed by finance secretary Mark Drakeford. Welsh Government had planned to combine ten government grants, including Supporting People, into one ‘super-grant’ for Early… Read more »