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Publications

Current technical publications relevant to public services inculde:

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Achieving Efficiencies and Value for Money in Social Housing

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

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All You Want To Know About Local Authority Finance

‘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.

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All You Want to Know About Local Authority Housing Finance – 2008 Version

‘All You Want to Know about Local Authority Housing Finance - 2008’ is a useful 100-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of local authority housing finance.

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All You Want to Know about Housing Association Finance

A useful 95-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance.

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Sustainable Housing Business Plans and the Efficiency Agenda

A 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.

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Arms Length Management Organisations – Freedoms, Flexibilities and the Future

This 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.

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Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 – Implications for Local Government and Housing

The 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:

  • Future Resources
  • Affordable Housing
  • Value for Money and Efficiency
  • Partnership and Collaboration
This useful 100-page book considers the detailed implications for Local Government and Housing in the context of the overall Comprehensive Spending Review settlement.

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All You Want to Know about Local Authority Housing Finance in Scotland

A useful 78-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance in Scotland.

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Developments in Social Housing Finance in Scotland – The Implications of the Green Paper

This book examines the implications of the Scottish Housing Green Paper and other proposals for Scottish Local Authorities and Scottish Housing Associations. (100 pages).

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All You Want to Know about Local Authority Housing Finance in Wales

A useful 91-page introduction and companion to the complex and important subject of housing association finance in Wales.

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History Books

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