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Winter 2020




Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter, bringing together news from strategic housing partners across the city.

Local RPs shortlisted for UK Housing Awards

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Local social housing providers have been shortlisted for awards at prestigious annual event. *Nottingham Community Housing Association* is in the running to be named Best Supported Housing Landlord while *Nottingham City Homes* are shortlisted in 3 categories at this years UK Housing Awards: Neighbourhood Transformation, Campaign of the Year by an Council/ALMO & Resident Employment & Training Award (over 15,000 homes). NCH are on a roll as theyve also been shortlisted for three Tpas awards [ [link removed] ] for tenant engagement working, including a lifetime achievement award.

Other RPs that operate in Nottingham including *Housing 21*, *Anchor Hanover* and *Places for* *People *are also up for at least one UKHA. Good luck everyone! Full shortlist here [ [link removed] ]


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Free EU settlement advice

Did you know EU citizens and family members must register to continue to live, work and study in the UK after 2020?

Nottingham Law Centre have become aware that there is great deal of uncertainty around the issue and are offering free advice, appointments and assistance with applying for settlement.

Drop in sessions (interpreters available) are held*every Friday until 31st March between 10.30am and 4pm* at *Hyson Green Youth Club, Terrace Street, Nottingham NG7 6ER*

Appointments to apply for settlement (5 years+ living in the UK)) or pre-settlement (under 5 years) are also available - email [email protected] or tel. 07713 848 996.

Assistance is also available for a range of citizens connected to EU, RRA or Swiss citizens, click here [ [link removed] ] for more details

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Queens speech following general election

Previously identified as a major priority, housing didnt feature very prominently in the Queens speech that followed the new governments election win.

Covering already expected new Bills (Building Safety, Fire Safety, Renters Reform) little was said about increasing supply. It stated that the Affordable Homes Programme would be renewed, but nothing more on support for social housing providers to deliver more homes.

The emphasis seems to have returned towards support for home ownership, including plans to introduce First Home discounts for which a current consultation [ [link removed] ] has already sparked controversy for its proposed s106 funding approach, which is feared will divert funding from delivering affordable rented homes.

There is promise of a White Paper to follow the Green Paper published in the wake of the Grenfell disaster. Consultation for that took place nearly 18 months ago so feeling within the sector is that the White paper is overdue. Similarly, the Government consulted on the use of capital receipts from right to buy sales in 2018, with a response still awaited. This is significant to Nottingham as fewer restrictions will help deliver more homes.

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Funding to improve renting standards

Nottingham City Council is receiving 100k of government funding to improve standards in the private rented sector following a successful bid to a 4m national pot.

The funding will:


* Improve advice available via online resource, including a Landlords Preventing Homelessness tool
* Training sessions for landlords
* A Marks Out Of Tenancy (MOOT) scheme which asks tenants to review their home & its management
* How To videos
* A training programme to create more accredited Enforcement Officers to tackle any rogue landlords

For more information click here [ [link removed] ]

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Free community-led housing event

Community led housing

Community-led housing is a growing and essential part of Nottinghams housing offer. Housing shaped and controlled by its residents helps underpin sustainability of neighbourhood and maintains quality and affordability.

Find out more about existing schemes in the city and the emerging groups looking to expand community-led housing at the following event:

*Community Led Housing in Nottingham Wednesday 26th February 2020, 5.30-7.30pm Nottingham City Council offices, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG*

Hear from speakers from co-operatives, co-housing and self-help groups who will outline their successes, future plans and potential issues for the sector. External organisations will also provide the regional picture and commitment of central government.

To book a place email [email protected] or tel 0115 876 1561 For more information on community-led housing email [email protected], tel 0115 876 4458


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NCC's Safer Housing hosts landlord forum

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Landlords and managing agents from across the city joined Nottingham City Council at their latest landlord forum last month. Attendees heard the latest on the council's three housing licencing schemes [ [link removed] ], while Cllr Linda Woodings gave an update on the council's pledge to improve the private rented sector in Nottingham and East Midlands Property Owners representative Giles Inman provided a legal update.

The event was finished off with a talk from the Joint Inspection team, working with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to look at fire safety in high-rise buildings.

Feedback from the event was good, with most landlords saying they want more regular contact with the council. Two Landlord and Managing Agent Liaison Groups are now being set up by the council to work closer with people in the sector; further details on these and a video link to all presentations from the forum will be available online later this week..


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Fitness for Human Habitation

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 contains criteria that courts will use to assess if private rented homes are fit for human habitation, including building condition, stability & safety, layout, ventilation and facilities.

Implementation of the legislation began in March last year, with the first phase impacting only tenancies commencing after the Acts implementation. From 20th March 2020 the scope will widen to pick up existing tenancies. A gov.uk guide for landlords can be found here [ [link removed] ]

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Energiesprong for more council homes

Energiesprong

A new phase of award winning Energiesprong renovation works that turn hard to heat council houses, managed by Nottingham City Homes, into ultra-low energy homes began last month.

Works are underway to make a further 17 properties in Sneinton warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to heat, tackling both fuel poverty and carbon emissions issues locally. The project will be rolled out to 138 council homes in the city with further phases being planned.Read more here [ [link removed] ].


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NCHA shared ownership coming to waterside

Ncha waterside

The Pelham waterside development alongside the River Trent is currently under construction and will be available from late summer.

The 2 bed homes will be 50% owned/50% rent with Nottingham Community Housing Association letting the rented element. The shared ownership model offers a great opportunity for households to get a foot on the housing ladder without having to take out the large mortgage it might need to buy outright. Properties can be reserved off plan.

Find out more about about the new homes and eligibility here [ [link removed] ]


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Council's plan for housing in Nottingham

NCH build plans

NCC Portfolio for Planning, Housing and Heritage Cllr Linda Woodings recently outlined her vision for boosting council and social housing over the next few years.

The council has an ambition to build or buy 1,000 council or social homes by the end of 2023 to help meet demand. There is a priority for 2 and 3 bed family homes but the council recognises supply needs to be varied.

Alongside the need for new homes the council also has an ambitious target to be a carbon neutral city by 2028, so are looking at how its new council housing can meet high standards of energy efficiency as well as improving the carbon footprint of its existing stock. Full article here [ [link removed] ]


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Abbeyfield Make A Wish come true for resident

Abbeyfield wish

Nathan Tyson met with Gilbert who is 88 and an avid supporter of both NFFC and NCFC. Deputy Manager created Make a Wish for the residents at Sycamore House that could be anything from meeting a celebrity, going on an outing or bungee jumping!

She contacted and explained that one of the residents had made a wish to meet a footballer who had played for one of the teams. Within a week, they had arranged the visit, and Nathan Tyson, an English Professional footballer who has played for both teams visited Gilbert.

Well done Abbeyfield, for making a wish come true for a Nottingham resident! More here [ [link removed] ]


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NCH tenant academy prospectus to June

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Nottingham City Homes manages the city's council housing portfolio but they're not just about housing. The organisation supports its residents in other areas of their lives to help them manage their lives and reach their potential.

All NCH tenants have access to its Tenant Academy through which a variety of learning opportunities and events can help tenants gain skills and experience to open up new opportunities, or just have some fun! The January to June prospectus [ [link removed] ] is out now - tenants can book onto many of the sessions via the Tenancy Academy Eventbrite [ [link removed] ] page

Find out more about the academy here [ [link removed] ]


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Meet our new Homelessness Strategy Manager

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Last week Nottingham City Councils Housing Strategy team welcomed Anne-Marie Furnell into the team as acting Homelessness Strategy Manager. Anne-Marie will be holding the fort for Rachael Harding while she takes time out to enjoy being a new mum.

Anne-Marie temporarily joins the team from the councils Adult Services department and will be leading on the delivery of key priorities of the Nottingham Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2019-2024.

Anne-Marie said My background is in Adult Social Care and Imlooking forward to using my previous expertise and knowledge in order to tackle the issues relating to homelessness and rough sleeping

Wed like to extend warm wishes to both ladies in their forthcoming ventures!


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Housing Aid move to Loxley House

Customer Hub at Loxley House

On 20th January the Housing Aid service, who support households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, moved into a new Customer Hub at Loxley House. The ground floor hub is also home to Nottingham Revenues and Benefits service, Jobcentre Plus and Nottingham Futures, bringing together related support services for Nottinghams citizens. Access to the hub is via a new accessible entrance from Trent Street.

For homelessness prevention information and advice, including an online self assessment tool, visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ]


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Funding secures new rough sleeping services

A local homelessness charity is providing two new services offering rough sleepers access to shelter with central government Cold Weather Plan funding secured by the city council.

Nottinghamshire YMCA are operating 9 crash-pad flats as emergency shelter for rough sleepers in addition to a 10-bed supported accommodation project for rough sleepers with multiple and complex needs. Read more in the Evening Posts article [ [link removed] ].

Last week the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced funding allocations for local authorities bidding into its Rough Sleeping Initiative, of which Nottingham were awarded 1.4m. The money will be used to continue delivery of the citys extensive range of specialist support and accommodation services.

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Health bus for hard to reach rough sleepers

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Many of the city's rough sleepers are reluctant to engage with services but nevertheless have specific health needs to address.

Now homelessness charity Emmanuel House are trying out a new approach to providing health care with a new 'health bus' funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

The bus is operated by health professionals, offering needle exchanges, blood-borne disease testing and sexual health screening. The service will also act as a referral point to mainstream health professionals and it is hoped this will lead to engagement for further support to help them off the streets.

The project's partners include The Health Shop and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's hepatology department. Full article here [ [link removed] ]



Nottingham tops UK city house price growth

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The UK House Price Index [ [link removed] ] for November 2019 showed Nottinghams year on year house price growth starting to pick up after falling steadily since Spring. The average price of a house in the city according to the index was 147,667 up 1.0%. This is lower than regional, national and county-wide growth.

The above being said, Nottinghams house price buoyancy appeared to increase at the very end of the year with excellent prospects for growth. Hometracks monthly UK Cities House Price Index [ [link removed] ] for December 2019 included a 2020 growth ranking indicator, with Nottingham being ranked first. This considers various market fundamentals to conclude which cities have the best prospects for house price growth, with affordability of local stock driving forecasts for Midlands cities, the report says.


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City tops new rental price growth index

rental market rpt

In January 2020 Zoopla published its second quarterly Rental Market Report [ [link removed] ], which showed rents increased by 2.6% across the UK on prices one year previously. Nottingham registered the highest growth of all UK cities at more than double this 5.8% The report cites below average levels of rental supply coming into the market as the primary driver for high growth.

Despite this the city is actually in the bottom half of the cities ranked by their rental affordability, which looks at the percentage of household income spent on rent. The average rent for a property in Nottingham is now 679 pcm.

Local Housing Allowance, the housing related benefit for those on low incomes in the private rented sector, is set to rise.


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Your round-up of notable events, consultations and policy changes for the coming weeks:

*February
*10 Social Prescribing Community Conversation event [ [link removed] ]
12 Alcohol Identification & Brief Advice (IBA) training for landlords & front line housing workers [ [link removed] ]
25 Women in Construction Taster workshop: Nottingham City Homes [ [link removed] ]
25 Housing Options Registration Surgery: Nottingham Homelink [ [link removed] ]
26 Community Led Housing Event [ [link removed] ]
26 Home Sweet Home: Practical DIY and Interior Design workshop for Nottingham City Homes Residents [ [link removed] ]
26 Towards a Greener Meadows: Nottingham Energy Partnership workshop [ [link removed] ]
27 CIH East Midlands breakfast meeting on diversity and inclusion [ [link removed] ]
27 Publication of local authority annual rough sleeping snapshot [ [link removed] ]
"Every Friday" Nottingham Law Centre drop-ins offering free EU settlement advice & assistance [ [link removed] ]

*March
*11 Housing Options Registration Surgery: Nottingham Homelink [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
25 Housing Options Registration Surgery: Nottingham Homelink [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
26 Regulator for Social Housing consultation equality objectives [ [link removed] ]: deadline for responses
"Every Friday" Nottingham Law Centre drop-ins offering free EU settlement advice & assistance [ [link removed] ]

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