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Housing Knowledge

The Local Government Association (LGA) Group has been developing the Housing Knowledge web resource since April 2009. The resource aims to support councils in dealing with their strategic housing role during the current recession and to help them lead their communities out of the recession to recovery.

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  • What's new in housing? Last updated 29 April 2010

    Latest news and updates on housing from all over the sector, including: new research on housing affordability; improving standards in the private rented sector; and the latest funding opportunities.

  • Market updates Last updated 19 May 2010

    Read a series of monthly economic and statistical updates and discover how they are affecting the housing sector.

  • LGA Group news and schemes Last updated 18 May 2010

    From peer reviews to special reports, find out what support the LGA Group is offering the housing sector during the economic downturn.

  • Strategic housing Last updated 18 May 2010

    The IDeA's programme to support local authorities in delivering their strategic housing functions.

  • Have your say about the LGA Group Last updated 6 November 2009

    Get involved with the work of the LGA and keep in touch with the housing sector

  • Excellence in housing: the Beacons Last updated 22 March 2010

    Excellence in local government: the housing beacons

  • Good practice in housing Last updated 9 July 2010

    These case studies showcase the innovative, housing good practice that councils are employing to assist their communities during the recession.

  • Government news and schemes Last updated 21 January 2010

    The government's support provision consists of a £3.7 billion scheme offering financial assistance in three key areas: a mortgage rescue package, mortgage interest and a homeowners' mortgage support package.

  • Homes and Communities Agency news and schemes Last updated 2 February 2010

    This page details the support that the Homes and Communities Agency offers councils in delivering affordable housing and stimulating regeneration.

  • Partnership with CIH Last updated 22 April 2010

    Find out about our partnerhsip with CIH and access their latest publications.

  • Resident engagement Last updated 21 June 2010

    This section contains a range of case studies that capture how communities have become actively involved in innovative local housing strategies.

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