National delegate conference backs a range of approaches to tackle the shortage of affordable housing in a passionate debate
housing

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

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

The union welcomes government’s proposals, but is concerned that no further funds are being made available for genuinely affordable homes

National Housing Federation launches consultation on giving tenants and residents a greater say in housing matters

Plans for a new Housing Complaints Resolution Service welcomed

City council becomes first to make union’s charter a key part of its commissioning process

UNISON is encouraging members to respond to the government’s consultation on social housing in England. A government green paper promises “a new deal for social housing” to make sure that tenants have access to safe, secure and decent homes, and are empowered to hold their landlords to account when things go wrong. Key proposals include: […]