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Building better lives getting the best from strategic housing [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London Audit Commission 2009ISBN:
  • 1862405786
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 306.1 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Summary -- Recommendations -- Introduction -- Why the strategic housing role matters -- How councils can perform the strategic housing role -- How well do councils perform the strategic housing role? -- Impact of the credit crunch and recession -- Conclusions -- Appendices: Appendix 1 - Methodology; Appendix 2 - Members of the External Advisory Group; Appendix 3 - Glossary; Appendix 4 - References; Appendix 5 - Public Service Agreement; Appendix 6 - Strategic approach to housing: key lines of enquiry (KLOE) -- Further reading
Summary: Reports the results of research carried out by the Audit Commission on the strategic housing function operated by councils. Finds that most councils still need help in understanding the benefits of a proper strategic housing function. Suggests that a proper housing management strategy can help councils secure funding as well as improve the quality of existing stock without spending significant sums of money. Provides recommendations for Communities and Local Government, the Homes and Communities Agency, the Tenant Services Authority, and councils.
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Summary -- Recommendations -- Introduction -- Why the strategic housing role matters -- How councils can perform the strategic housing role -- How well do councils perform the strategic housing role? -- Impact of the credit crunch and recession -- Conclusions -- Appendices: Appendix 1 - Methodology; Appendix 2 - Members of the External Advisory Group; Appendix 3 - Glossary; Appendix 4 - References; Appendix 5 - Public Service Agreement; Appendix 6 - Strategic approach to housing: key lines of enquiry (KLOE) -- Further reading

Reports the results of research carried out by the Audit Commission on the strategic housing function operated by councils. Finds that most councils still need help in understanding the benefits of a proper strategic housing function. Suggests that a proper housing management strategy can help councils secure funding as well as improve the quality of existing stock without spending significant sums of money. Provides recommendations for Communities and Local Government, the Homes and Communities Agency, the Tenant Services Authority, and councils.