/rss/20006/news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:40:35 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:40:35 +0000 /news/article/1546/thousands_of_social_homes_treated_for_hazardous_damp_and_mould Thousands of families faced with a potential health hazard from living in mouldy homes are breathing easier following a £15m programme to upgrade some of the region’s dampest social housing. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:03:00 +0000 /news/article/1543/planning_application_submitted_for_the_regeneration_of_druids_heath Birmingham City Council has submitted a planning application to regenerate Druids Heath, which will deliver around 3,500 new energy-efficient homes. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:50:00 +0000 /news/article/1541/transforming_neglected_empty_homes_into_new_family_homes In the past year, Birmingham City Council's Empty Homes Team has brought 369 empty homes back into use. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:00 +0000 /news/article/1529/selective_licensing_scheme_proves_to_be_a_life-saver A routine inspection saved the lives of a family of four who were suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:47:00 +0000 /news/article/1525/birmingham_city_council_commits_to_invest_16bn_into_its_housing_stock Cllr Jayne Francis has said that the council is on track to ensure that all its residents can live in warm, safe, sustainable homes. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:59:00 +0000 /news/article/1520/furniture_recycling_scheme_helps_people_facing_homelessness_in_birmingham A pilot scheme to recycle unwanted furniture to some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham who are facing homelessness, has helped several households for the past six months. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:16:00 +0000 /news/article/1519/sale_of_perry_barr_plots_doubles_planned_number_of_affordable_homes_on_scheme The council has sold two plots of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme to Legal & General Affordable Homes, bringing forward 487 homes as affordable housing, offering a mix of rent and Shared Ownership. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:26:00 +0000 /news/article/1509/masterplan_to_regenerate_druids_heath_unveiled The community in Druids Heath has had the opportunity to see the masterplan for the regeneration of Druids Heath for the first time. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 /news/article/1508/scheme_to_retrofit_more_than_3000_homes_a_year_in_birmingham Birmingham City Council has appointed three experienced retrofit contractors to assist in retrofitting over 3,000 homes across the city each year. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 /news/article/1497/call_for_local_businesses_to_help_get_birmingham_retrofit_ready Birmingham City Council is encouraging local businesses to find out more about retrofitting and how they can benefit from being involved in carrying out energy improvements to homes across the city. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:22:00 +0000