Helen Hayes “deep disappointment” with Government for not including ‘Georgia’s law’ in new social housing bill

Dulwich and West Norwood MP Helen Hayes has expressed her "deep disappointment" with the Government for not including 'Georgia's Law' in a new social housing bill. A proposed new clause seven would protect the tenancy rights of social housing tenants who have to make an emergency move from their home because they or a member … Continue reading Helen Hayes “deep disappointment” with Government for not including ‘Georgia’s law’ in new social housing bill

MP bids to get ‘Georgia’s Law’ into new social housing bill

MP Helen Hayes is hoping to get 'Georgia's Law' - which would ensure additional protection for secure social housing tenants who are forced to move home due to a threat of violence - onto the statute book. In a Commons debate the Dulwich and West Norwood MP told fellow MPs she was planning to move … Continue reading MP bids to get ‘Georgia’s Law’ into new social housing bill

Firms charging Lambeth council for work that’s never been done, MP tells Commons

Some firms working for Lambeth council have charged them for work which has never actually been done, says Labour MP - and former Lambeth councillor - Florence Eshalomi. Her comment came during a House of Commons debate on the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill. "With some of those repairs and maintenance contracts, they even have the … Continue reading Firms charging Lambeth council for work that’s never been done, MP tells Commons

Social Housing regulation bill: MP quizzes minister on potential impacts

MP Helen Hayes has put two written questions to a Government minister on  potential impacts of the Social Housing regulation bill: Helen Hayes Shadow Minister (Education) To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Social Housing Regulation Bill on (a) existing right … Continue reading Social Housing regulation bill: MP quizzes minister on potential impacts