GLA's Mayer To Be First Chair of Oftenant
14th May 2008Greater London Authority Chief Executive Anthony Mayer is to leave the Authority this September to become the first Chair of the new social housing regulator, the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords (Oftenant).
Mr Mayer's new role was announced yesterday by Housing Minister Caroline Flint today and will see him take responsibility fo… full story
Thames Gateway Investment Plan Announced
9th May 2008The Government has announced a new package of investment in housing, jobs, infrastructure, community facilities and green spaces in London's East End which ministers say will transform the lives of local residents.
Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint said she was "delighted to approve the London Thames Gateway Development C… full story
Crisis Seeks City Runners
18th April 2008Homeless charity Crisis is looking for top city firms to enter teams into the Crisis Square Mile Run - a 3.5 mile run past some of the capital's most famous landmarks - to raise money towards the fight against homelessness across the UK.
Leslie Morphy, Chief Executive of Crisis, said: "It is well known that top city firms employ som… full story
House Prices Increase 250% In 10 Years
18th April 2008
The cost of buying a home for first time buyers has risen by 250 per cent in the past ten years according to the annual Roof Affordability Index which was published yesterday.
Published by the housing charity Shelter the ROOF affordability index is widely seen as the most comprehensive yearl… full story
Livingstone Announces Housing Policies
31st March 2008Ken Livingstone was in Tower Hamlets this morning to launch his housing policies which include a re-committment of his policy that 50% of all new housing in London should be affordable.
Conservative Mayoral Candidate Boris Johnson has said he will abolish the target, a promise the Mayor claims would "concentrate housing policy in hi… full story
Boris Johnson to Unveil Housing Manifesto
17th March 2008
Conservative Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson will unveil his housing and planning manifesto at the Royal Institute of British Architects later today.
Mr Johnson is expected to say: "If we are to improve the quality of life for all Londoners then we must do something about the impact housing has on the rising cost of living. Afford… full story
