Here at HQN we believe it is essential that the sector acts NOW to tackle climate change. The Climate Change Hub is part of the main Housing Quality Network, so current members already have access. As well as all of the features of the main network, the hub offers:
If you would like to contribute or facilitate one of our best practice groups, please get in touch.
The hub is free to members of the Housing Quality Network. For more information, contact [email protected]
Condensation, damp and mould for non-technical officers: 13 February – Live virtual training Condensation, damp and mould if left untreated can have profound consequences on quality of life and health as well as the fabric … Read more
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Some enterprising people at the University of East London have been making building blocks out of sugarcane waste, which, it turns out, is a viable alternative to dirty old concrete – at least according to … Read more
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Three million households will be trapped in fuel poverty by 2030, according to a new report. Launched this week by National Energy Action (NEA), the UK Fuel Poverty Monitor report also warns the UK government … Read more
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Customer complaint handling workshop: 28 February – Live virtual training The Housing Ombudsman says that 2 of every 3 complaints they see could have been handled better by the landlord. Getting complaint handling right saves … Read more
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New for 2024 all of our courses are now certificated with professional development hours. View all our upcoming public courses here. Further details on professionalisation requirements and the competency and conduct standard for the social … Read more
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More than two million people across Britain will disconnect from their gas and electricity this winter because they can’t afford to top up their prepayment meter, new analysis from Citizens Advice has revealed. And the … Read more
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Welcome to the January 2024 edition of HQM. We start the year with a look at the planned 2024/25 rent increase and its implications for both landlords and residents. We also ask some of the … Read more
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The government doesn’t know if it’s making the UK more resilient to flooding, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned. In a new report PAC says that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs … Read more
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A first-of-its-kind system in the UK is being trialled in Edinburgh to see if waste heat from a large computing facility can be stored in disused mine workings and used to warm homes. The large … Read more
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HQN is delighted to announce the appointment of Chloe Fletcher as a new director. A well-known and highly regarded figure in the social housing sector, Chloe joins from the National Federation of ALMOs, where she … Read more
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By Luke Smith, managing director of Build Test Solutions EPCs only predict the thermal performance of a building correctly in 44% of cases, according to new research. Conducted by Build Test Solutions and the Energy … Read more
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Around a million families and hundreds of businesses will be helped to cut their energy use, as part of the government’s latest attempt to reach net zero. The government says that families will benefit from a … Read more
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An exciting new opportunity has arisen in the councils’ Tenant and Leaseholder Services. We are an effective and dynamic department and we are looking for a Responsive Repairs and Voids Manager to join our management … Read more
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Who doesn’t look forward to a housing regulation quiz at this time of year? And we have one for you that gradually gets harder to really test hardcore regulation fans! If you don’t get 100%, … Read more
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A London council has given the greenlight for 45 zero-carbon homes, which will feature high levels of insulation and incorporate green roofs, efficient heating systems and solar panels. Following a cabinet meeting this week, Haringey … Read more
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Almost three-quarters of Londoners (73%) say the cost-of-living crisis has made it more difficult for them to take action to help prevent climate change, new research has revealed. In the fourth year of research polling … Read more
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Key voices from across the housing sector came together to mark the launch of Stonewater’s pioneering Greenoak Centre of Excellence (GCoE) earlier today. According to their press release the affordable housing provider invited representatives from … Read more
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A new sustainability programme has been launched to support councils to reach their local carbon reduction and adaptation targets. Read more here.
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Scottish housing associations are being “set up to fail” while trying to gain access to energy efficiency funding for cold and draughty homes, a new report has warned. According to the Chartered Institute of Building’s … Read more
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Two in three (66%) young Londoners support building on the green belt to improve their housing chances, a survey has revealed. Developer Pocket Living’s poll of 1,000 25 to 45-year-old Londoners also found that almost … Read more
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One in four of UK social housing households were hit by fuel poverty last winter, new data has revealed. According to analytics company Switchee’s new Housing Fuel Poverty Index (HFPI), the crisis hit 17.3% in … Read more
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The autumn edition of HQM features a big interview with Richard Blakeway, the Housing Ombudsman, in which he shares his insights into the service’s progress and his views on everything from leasehold to mergers. Lara … Read more
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A housing association’s latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report has revealed significant improvements made to the energy efficiency of its homes, with 98% achieving EPC D and 68% achieving EPC C, contributing to a … Read more
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A London-based digital inclusion programme, which offers free refurbished devices to digitally excluded people, has led to the prevention of more than 2.5 million kg of CO2 emissions. With the world generating over 60 million … Read more
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The UK social housing sector’s updated environmental, social and governance (ESG) standard has been published, following an extensive consultation process involving housing providers, funders, and other key stakeholders. Sustainability for Housing (SfH), which oversees the … Read more
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Thousands of social housing tenants will be helped to cut bills with additional grants available for home energy efficiency upgrades, the government has said. Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho yesterday announced that … Read more
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A social landlord is celebrating the near-completion of its greenest ever development, marked by the opening of its show home. Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) has built 56 new homes on former Manchester City Council-owned … Read more
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The National Audit Office has released a new report looking at the approaches to achieving net zero across the UK. This report has been produced jointly between the public audit offices of the four UK … Read more
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A leading later living developer and operator, Inspired Villages has launched its latest annual Impact Report detailing outputs in 2022 and its ambitious future commitments, as it strives to be completely Net Zero by 2030. Inspired Villages … Read more
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A partnership that is aiming to accelerate the development of green skills and improve social housing infrastructure in the South East has been announced. The Retrofit Academy and the Greater South East Net Zero Hub … Read more
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Location: Best practice groups –
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12 March 2024 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Best practice groups –
Virtual
12 March 2024 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
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