Grainne Cuffe

Deputy News Editor at Inside Housing

Deputy news editor @insidehousing covering councils, regulation and legal, asset management, and Northern Ireland. Contact [email protected]

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The Week in Housing: ‘test-and-learn’ approach to Awaab’s Law, and Housing 2025

1 day ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

The Week in Housing: ‘test-and-learn’ approach to Awaab’s Law, and Housing 2025Insight27.06.251.05 PM by Grainne CuffeThe Week in Housing is our weekly newsletter, rounding up the most important headlines for housing professionals. Sign up below to get it direct to your inbox every Friday
London’s largest landlords miss minority ethnic board representation target

1 day ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News8.00 AM A target by the G15 group of large London housing associations to increase minority ethnic representation on boards has been missed by a significant margin. London (picture: Kitty Hutchinson/Unsplash)SharelinesA target by the G15 group of housing associations to increase minority ethnic representation on boards has been missed by a significant margin #UKhousing Minority ethnic representation on housing association members’ boards remains at just over half of the target, at 16.4%.
Hundreds of unsafe social housing blocks still have no clear remediation plan

2 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News12.00 PM The English regulator has warned social landlords that they must “continue to work at pace to address any fire safety risks in buildings”, as 18% of affected blocks still have no clear remediation plan.
Government announces £132m for 40,000 construction jobs

2 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News8.00 AM The Department for Work and Pensions has announced funding of more than £130m to help jobseekers into the construction sector. Picture: Unsplash/Tye DoringSharelinesGovernment announces £132m for 40,000 construction jobs #UKhousing More than 40,000 industry placements, ranging from bricklayers to project managers, will be funded through £100m from government, alongside a £32m contribution from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Government will take ‘test and learn’ approach to Awaab’s Law as it sets out further details

3 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

NewsThe government will “clarify and adapt” its approach to Awaab’s Law “if we need to”, the housing secretary has said.
Government will take ‘test and learn’ approach to Awaab’s Law as it sets out further details

3 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

In a ministerial statement, Angela Rayner, also the deputy prime minister, said the government will take a “test and learn” approach as it monitors the roll-out of the legislation, which was laid before parliament on Wednesday. The law will force social landlords to respond to emergency repairs within 24 hours from 27 October. Social housing tenants will be able to challenge landlords that do not abide by the regulations through the Housing Ombudsman and by bringing a housing disrepair claim.
Social house building in Scotland hits lowest levels in ten years

3 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News2.30 PM Social house building in Scotland has hit its lowest level in a decade, according to new government statistics. SharelinesSocial house building in Scotland hits lowest levels in ten years #UKhousing The number of social homes started in the country in the past year dropped 14% compared to the year before to 4,484, the lowest number of starts since 2014-15.
Report recommends council demolish eight housing blocks

3 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News12.30 PM A report has recommended that Brighton & Hove City Council demolish eight housing blocks that do not meet safety standards.
Homes England appoints new chief investment officer

4 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News3.30 PM Homes England has appointed a chief investment officer (CIO), set to start at the housing and regeneration agency in September. Simon Century joins from Legal and GeneralSharelinesHomes England has appointed a chief investment officer, set to start at the housing and regeneration agency in September #UKhousing Simon Century joins from Legal and General, where he is head of capital investing and responsible for leading the firm’s investments and strategy.
Head of Building Safety Regulator to step down from role

4 days ago | insidehousing.co.uk | Grainne Cuffe

News2.00 PM The head of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will step down in September after deciding to reduce his working hours. SharelinesThe head of the Building Safety Regulator will step down in September after deciding to reduce his working hours #UKhousing Philip White will leave his role as director of building safety, but will remain as the chief inspector of buildings.