RT @TheKingsFund: Our new report finds that in comparison to 18 similar countries, the UK has below-average health spending per person and…

RT @mhdksafa: I’d rather live next door to someone who crossed the oceans with a child to escape death and violence than a citizen who woul…

RT @fietsprofessor: A car is often not the most appropriate tool for the job. Excellent commercial by @BikeIsBestHQ

‘Social landlords threatening tenants with eviction if they shame them on social media,’ "...call for social landlords to read the ombudsman’s report on Haringey Council, which found a “culture of apathy” and problems following the closure of its ALMO."

£9bn improvements to poor housing would generate £135bn in societal benefits, says BRE "The BRE report argued that the £9bn need to improve homes would “pay for itself” within nine years based only on NHS savings."

Not only this: - But also, "...Only 2.3% of London listings in 2022-23 were affordable to those relying on LHA to cover their housing costs – down from 18.9% in 2020-21."

Big 5 banks passing high interest rates straight on to people with mortgages, but not to people with savings. Giving huge profits. And this is somehow acceptable...

RT @HarryHamishGray:

"Whilst it doesn’t minimise the seriousness of the outcome, the fact that so many housing associations have recently been regraded does indicate the challenges the entire sector faces in the current economic climate."

"...told us of a resident who had been a tenant for over 30 years but had never been spoken to by their landlord in anything other than transactional terms. Through a conversation about her interests she was now running a community gardening club..."

@gridcustomersuk there is a gas leak which is getting worse near the railway line close to Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. There are signs sayings 'do not smoke' for the past few days but the issue needs addressing.

The majority of judgements re financial viability are downgrades this round, reflecting very tough operating conditions for RPs Registered providers https://www.gov.uk/government/news/social-housing-providers-continue-to-comply-with-regulatory-standards-following-regrades-from-rsh

@MickeyRiverside @RiversideUK Great to see the picture Mickey. It looks great

RT @MunicipalDreams: 1/ As @PpeterPeter says 'We could end the housing crisis overnight, if we wanted to. We should introduce private secto…

“We know from previous studies that 20mph encourages more walking and cycling and in doing so improves cardiorespiratory health, as well as reducing stress and anxiety, thereby improving mental health.

RT @camcitco: Have you seen these terminals around #Cambridge? You can donate to #StreetAid and your donations will be pooled with other pe…

RT @carltonreid: Active Travel England to be “told they no longer have a legal right to be consulted on planning applications,” claims this…

RT @HeatherMiles84: 🚨 IT'S NOT TOO LATE!🚨 Today's the last day for applications for the Veterans' Service Manager role in #Aldershot @River…