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The government’s new housing proposals are ‘flawed’, says UNISON

Mar 13, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

The union calls on people to respond to the government’s consultation on it’s new scheme, which will not solve the housing crisis

The article The government’s new housing proposals are…Read more…

Mar 13, 2020Dave Prentis blog

‘We are in the business of protecting the most vulnerable people’

Mar 2, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Community conference sets out key policies in social care, housing, health and safety and much more

The article ‘We are in the business of protecting the most vulnerable people’ first appeared on…Read more…

Mar 2, 2020Dave Prentis blog

UNISON calls for safe, decent and affordable homes for all

Feb 6, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

Union demands a housing policy that works for working people as it publishes a manifesto for a new decade

The article UNISON calls for safe, decent and affordable homes for all first appeared on the…Read more…

Feb 6, 2020Dave Prentis blog

Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve

Jun 16, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference

The article Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve first appeared on the…Read more…

Jun 16, 2019Dave Prentis blog

UNISON welcomes new law on tenancy fees

May 28, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

New Tenancy Fees Act (Engalnd) comes into force on 1 June – Scotland and Wales have own legislation

The article UNISON welcomes new law on tenancy fees first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

May 28, 2019Dave Prentis blog

What you need to know about government housing plans (England)

Apr 26, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Plans to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions are welcome, says union, but more needs to be done for private tenants

The article What you need to know about government housing plans (England) first appeared…Read more…

Apr 26, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Tories build fewest homes since Second World War

Jan 1, 2019By John's Labour blog

This article in today’s Daily Telegraph shows that the Tories since 2010 will have built the fewest homes since the war. 

“new-build housing completions in England between 2010 and 2019 are set to be approximately 130,000 per year. That is w…Read more…

Jan 1, 2019John's Labour blog

Newham Full Council Meeting 18 June 2018 – 3 minute update on Housing Services

Jun 19, 2018By John's Labour blog

Picture from the new style Newham Full Council meeting at East Ham Town Hall yesterday evening. The most people I have ever seen at a normal Council meeting I think?

As the Cabinet member of Housing Services I gave a 3 minute report on what I had been…Read more…

Jun 19, 2018John's Labour blog

UNISON calls for properly funded council housing

Jun 17, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Meeting just three-days after Grenfell anniversary, conference calls for safe and affordable housing for all

The article UNISON calls for properly funded council housing first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…

Jun 17, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Magpie Project

Jun 13, 2018By John's Labour blog

I spent some time this morning at the Magpie Project in Forest Gate talking to families using the centre & volunteers. I was so impressed. A fantastic respite & haven for mums and children living in temporary accommodation in and around Newham …Read more…

Jun 13, 2018John's Labour blog

Labour’s housing plans give millions priced out of housing real hope, says UNISON

Apr 19, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Thursday 19 April 2018 For immediate release Commenting on Labour’s plans to build a million ‘genuinely affordable’ properties over 10 years, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It’s great…Read more…

Apr 19, 2018Dave Prentis blog

‘It’s a disgrace that housing workers live in worse conditions than those they are trying to house’

Mar 4, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

Access to good, affordable social housing is key to family and social health, community service group conference hears

The article ‘It’s a disgrace that housing workers live in worse conditions than…Read more…

Mar 4, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Building a national housing consensus and homes for all

Jun 22, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

We need to restore direct investment and subsidy for public housing

The article Building a national housing consensus and homes for all first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jun 22, 2017Dave Prentis blog

Shifting the balance of power

Apr 27, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

Devolution is finally reaching the English regions. On May 4 voters get to elect the first tranche of “metro mayors”

The article Shifting the balance of power first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…

Apr 27, 2017Dave Prentis blog

UNISON welcomes end of compulsory ‘Pay to Stay’ policy

Nov 24, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Government says it will not press ahead with policy which would have forced council in England to charge market rents to so-called high earners

The article UNISON welcomes end of compulsory…Read more…

Nov 24, 2016Dave Prentis blog

‘What kind of world have we created?’

Oct 17, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Director Ken Loach talks about his acclaimed new film, which deals with the ‘conscious cruelty’ of the benefits system, leading people towards food banks and homelessness

The article ‘What kind of…Read more…

Oct 17, 2016Dave Prentis blog

How will the new housing act affect you and your family?

Aug 15, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON has published a new briefing on the 2016 Housing and Planning Act (England)

The article How will the new housing act affect you and your family? first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Aug 15, 2016Dave Prentis blog

UNISON vows to campaign for social housing

Jun 20, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Conference agrees actions against Housing Act

The article UNISON vows to campaign for social housing first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jun 20, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Housing crisis is ‘a national disaster’, conference hears

Jun 19, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Local government delegates hear plea for a housing policy which will help people: ‘build, build, build’

The article Housing crisis is ‘a national disaster’, conference hears first…Read more…

Jun 19, 2016Dave Prentis blog

‘We will work to protect housing association jobs and conditions’

Apr 11, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON tells London housing associations planning merger that success of plans relies on ‘efforts of dedicated workforce’

The article ‘We will work to protect housing association jobs and…Read more…

Apr 11, 2016Dave Prentis blog
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