House building increases in England
House building is on the increase in England, official figures released today show.
During the first quarter of 2007 the number of houses completed increased by three per cent to 167,700. Continue reading…
Madeline case sparks plea for missing children
The case of four year-old Madeleine McCann, who was abducted in Portugal 12 days ago, has sparked a plea from a charity for the UK’s many missing children.
The National Missing Persons Helpline said it has contended with nearly 450 incidents of children disappearing since Madeleine was abducted in Praia da Luz on May 3rd. Continue reading…
Rosebery Housing Association rated ‘good’
Rosebery Housing Association has been rated ‘good’ by the Audit Commission, receiving two out of three stars.
Effective practice highlighted by the commission’s report includes access to services and information for residents, as well as repairs and maintenance of tenants’ homes. Continue reading…
Flood damage guide published
A guide aiming to reduce damage to new buildings in areas at risk from flooding has been published today.
Communities and Local Government, the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency set out ways in which structures should be designed and constructed so as to keep people safe and lessen financial impact when floods occur. Continue reading…
Norfolk council to reduce carbon footprint
Norfolk county council has unveiled plans to reduce its carbon footprint.
The council has signed up to the Carbon Trust’s Local Authority Carbon Management Programme to help reduce its carbon emissions.
Over the next 11 months it will work with the Carbon Trust to create and implement a plan to cut carbon output. Continue reading…
