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24 February, 2022

Annual ‘snapshot’ count of rough sleepers in England during autumn 2021 shows 9 per cent decrease from number in previous year

However, Homeless Link CEO warns that cost of living crisis, rising private sector evictions and return to streets of some of those housed during the pandemic mean that 'a tough year lies ahead'

24 February, 2022 Open access

Dealing with public concerns and complaints during Covid-19 pandemic became a ‘casualty of the crisis’ for some local authorities, Ombudsman says

New report concludes that, if evidence was needed, investigations into tragic individual cases over the pandemic period prove that managing complaints should now be considered a frontline service

23 February, 2022

Government publishes guidance to support English councils in administering the council tax energy rebate and discretionary fund

Publication follows announcement earlier this month of package of support for households in recognition of rising energy costs

23 February, 2022 Open access

22 February, 2022

Government confirms its intention to repeal the Vagrancy Act

Welcoming the move, Crisis says the government's tabled amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, will 'ensure the criminalisation of destitution is over'

22 February, 2022

State of the nation report on homelessness in England presents stark warnings from councils of rising homelessness as Covid-19 pandemic protections are scaled back

Nearly all councils surveyed fear the end of the eviction ban will lead to increased homelessness while 80 per cent say the recent £20 cut to universal credit will also contribute to rising homelessness

17 February, 2022

16 February, 2022

Communities Minister announces that Northern Ireland Housing Executive rents for 2022/2023 are to be frozen

Minister also urges housing associations to 'consider the financial pressures tenants are facing' when considering their rent levels

15 February, 2022

Government outlines proposals to protect leaseholders with new laws to make industry pay for building safety

New clauses in Building Safety Bill will ‘enshrine in law’ the Levelling Up Secretary’s commitment last month that no leaseholder living in a medium-rise building 'will ever face any costs for fixing dangerous cladding'

15 February, 2022

Housing Ombudsman makes finding of severe maladministration in relation to landlord’s failings in dealing with vulnerable leaseholder’s complaint about leaking roof

London Borough of Haringey’s housing management organisation, Homes for Haringey, ordered to deal with repairs and pay compensation of £600

15 February, 2022

Government announces £125 million for councils in England to provide support services for domestic abuse victims during 2022/2023

Funding will 'make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges and shelters, can provide victims with vital support services'

15 February, 2022

Consultation launched on impact of the law on joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse in England

Following commitments made during passage of Domestic Abuse Bill, DLUHC is also consulting on how local connection tests are used for domestic abuse victims who apply for social housing

14 February, 2022

Government invites local authorities in England to submit proposals and bids for the remainder of its 2021-2024 Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme

Rough sleepers across the country will be supported off the streets and into long-term homes with £174 million 'funding boost', says DLUHC

11 February, 2022

Private landlords in England are now starting as many court proceedings to evict tenants as they did before the pandemic

Responding to new  government figures, Shelter warns that more renters are likely to lose their homes in the coming months as living costs continue to rise

11 February, 2022

10 February, 2022

Bill to restrict ground rents on newly created long leases of houses and flats to a token ‘peppercorn’ value receives Royal Assent

New legislation also includes provisions that prohibit the charging of administration charges in relation to peppercorn rents and enable leaseholders to recover unlawfully charged ground rent through the First-tier Tribunal

8 February, 2022

Stuart Andrew appointed as new Minister for Housing at DLUHC

Former Deputy Chief Whip becomes eleventh Housing Minister in twelve years

7 February, 2022