AWICS have written and published a number of useful books on technical topics relating to those providing public services.
Achieving Efficiencies and Value for Money in Social Housing is a useful 100 page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of how Value for Money and Efficiency is being delivered in all public services including social housing.
Tell Me More‘All You Want to Know about Local Authority Finance’ is a useful 98-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of local authority finance.
Tell Me More"All You Want to Know about Local Authority Housing Finance - 2009" is a useful 106-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of local authority housing finance.
Tell Me MoreA useful 104-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance.
Tell Me MoreA useful guide to how retention and arms length management authorities can prepare sustainable housing revenue account business plans that meet the government's 'fit for purpose' criteria in the context of the 'efficiency agenda.
Tell Me MoreThis is a useful 100 page guide that looks at the progress of arms length management organisations in achieving the decent homes standard and at their future role. This includes reference to the 2007 Housing Green Paper and the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review. Withdrawal from the housing revenue account subsidy system and participation in new build of affordable housing are also considered. It is designed for people with some knowledge of local authority housing but they need not be experts.
Tell Me MoreThe Comprehensive Spending Review for 2007 was announced in the autumn of 2007. The detailed implications for Local Government and Housing were included in the announcement. Important issues included:
This useful 107-page book considers the detailed implications for Local Government and Housing in the context of the overall Comprehensive Spending Review settlement.
Tell Me MoreA useful 100-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance in Scotland.
Tell Me MoreThis book examines the implications of the Scottish Housing Green Paper and other proposals for Scottish Local Authorities and Scottish Housing Associations. (100 pages).
Tell Me MoreA useful 87-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance in Wales.
Tell Me MoreA useful 100-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance specifically written for Welsh Housing Associations.
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