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Private sector housing

The items included here are examples of positive practice inspectors identified from April 2006 to March 2011. These items were last reviewed in March 2011.
 
 
Bond scheme - Newham London Borough Council
15 December 2009
Newham's 'Bond Scheme' has ensured that statutorily homeless people and those threatened with homelessness benefit from the significant increase in the borough's private rented stock.
Value for money cost and performance analysis tool - Birmingham City Council
8 January 2009
Improved understanding of costs and performance, and how they compare to others, is supported by use of a VFM matrix.
Accreditation scheme for private rented sector landlords - Birmingham City Council
8 January 2009
The Council is working closely with external partners to improve standards of accommodation in the private rented sector.
Partnership working to reduce health inequalities - Birmingham City Council
8 January 2009
Close working with partners is enabling the Council to target actions to improve housing conditions which are contributing to poor health of residents.
Use of GIS and sustainability modelling tool for local housing markets - Birmingham City Council
8 January 2009
The Council has developed IT based tools to help it target action and model the impacts of changing health, community and economic conditions on local housing market areas.
Streamlined assessment and support through a Vulnerable Persons Unit - Birmingham City Council
8 January 2009
The Council works with other partners to provide a single managed pathway to housing and related support through its Vulnerable Persons Unit.
Effective housing support for older people - Swale Borough Council
2 October 2008
Strong provision is made for helping vulnerable people improve their homes.
Consultation arrangements with hard to reach groups - Oxford City Council
24 July 2008
The Council uses a variety of means to consult with hard to reach groups.
Partnerships with housing associations - Oxford City Council
24 July 2008
Housing associations in Oxford play a key role in providing accommodation for homeless people.
Effective use of a lodgings scheme - Mid Suffolk District Council
19 June 2008
The Council has made effective use of a lodgings scheme. This encourages homeowners who may have vacant rooms to register on the scheme and provides additional housing options for those in need.
Private sector housing