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Morning Briefing: Henderson appointed deputy president of international group
Kate Henderson has a new non-executive role, and all of the rest of the morning’s housing news
In the news
Kate Henderson, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, has been announced as the deputy president of the International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP). IFHP has members from across the world and describers itself as “a global network of urban professionals who work to make cities better for people”.
Elsewhere, The Guardian is reporting on an ongoing sentencing hearing regarding a case in which a five-year-old girl died after getting in a faulty lift. The case involves housing association Synergy Housing, which is a subsidiary of Aster Group.
Repairs and maintenance contractor Mears has added 20% to its turnover following the acquisition of rival Mitie’s social housing business in November and three contract wins, it has told the stock market. The firm will publish its full results for the year on 19 March.
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People who are renting are more likely to be at risk of harmful stress than homeowners, according to University of Essex research reported in the Independent today.
High street takeaways could be turned into housing without planning permission, reports the I newspaper. You can also read a piece for Inside Housing about the government’s plans to encourage the building of new homes above high street shops by Rory Stracey of Trowers & Hamlins.
The Guardian has reported comments from trade unions critical of government outsourcing following the collapse of construction company Carillion last year.
Construction Enquirer has a piece on an administrator’s report into the collapse of contractor Forrest.
On social media
Paul Hackett, chief executive of Optivo, says today’s Brexit commons vote will be at the forefront of housing sector leaders’ minds:
With today’s Commons vote, planning for a no deal Brexit is at the forefront of most HA leaders minds - with implications for delays in new build programmes, access to parts for repairs and maintenance and care services amongst areas of focus. #ukhousing t.co/9Mv7OeLWvH
— Paul Hackett (@PaulHackett10)With today’s Commons vote, planning for a no deal Brexit is at the forefront of most HA leaders minds - with implications for delays in new build programmes, access to parts for repairs and maintenance and care services amongst areas of focus. #ukhousing https://t.co/9Mv7OeLWvH
— Paul Hackett (@PaulHackett10) January 15, 2019
What’s on
- The Brexit vote will take place in the House of Commons this evening
