Issue 114
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Issues
Funding Northern Ireland’s public services
An inquiry by MPs examining the suitability of the Barnett formula in delivering a block grant for public services in…
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Beneath the surface: Innovation in education
Technology is often associated with increased automation and reduced human interaction, but for schools, technological advancements are making education more…
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Supporting People 20th anniversary
Over the last 20 years, the Housing Executive, as the strategic housing authority for Northern Ireland, has held the responsibility…
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‘Concerted action’ needed for housing decarbonisation
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) states that buildings in Northern Ireland will need to decarbonise by 33 per cent overall…
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Clean air and cosy feet: An air source heat pump pilot scheme
As a housing association, one of Arbour Housing’s key strategic objectives is to provide high-quality homes that meet the long-term…
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Intermediate rent: A new policy
A new affordable housing policy aimed at longer-term rents at least 20 per cent below market value has been geared…
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Apex is ‘more than housing’
Apex Housing Association (Apex) has launched its 2023-26 corporate strategy. Apex recently launched its corporate strategy 2023-26 More than Housing…
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Market Development Association: ‘An alternative vision for housing’
In April 2023, the Department for Communities (DfC) acquired the vacant Stewart Street site in Belfast’s Market area for housing-led…
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Skills and resourcing for housing organisations
Experts in the housing sector discuss challenges for housing organisations in Northern Ireland, including recruitment of young people and adapting…
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Record year for new build social housing
2022/23 was one of the most successful periods for social housing new build in recent years. Housing associations completed 1,449…
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