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110 2 _aAudit Commission
_95757
245 0 0 _aBuilding better lives
_bgetting the best from strategic housing
_h[electronic resource]
260 _aLondon
_bAudit Commission
_c2009
505 2 _aSummary -- 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
520 _aReports 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.
521 _aAdvanced
590 _aKA
650 2 4 _aAffordable housing
_96215
651 4 _aEngland
_y886-
690 _aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-DOMESTIC RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-HOUSING
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/AuditCommissionReports/NationalStudies/betterlives9sept2009rep.pdf
_zView the item free of charge online at www.audit-commission.gov.uk...
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