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ASYLUM

Epping Forest to continue asylum hotel battle

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2025

Epping Forest DC has continued its legal battle against use of The Bell Hotel for asylum accommod...

HOUSEBUILDING

Building Safety Regulator 'distraction' risk

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2025

The beleaguered Building Safety Regulator has faced warnings not to be sidetracked by changes in ...

COHESION

Call for Government to work with councils on cohesion

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2025

Pleas have been made to the Government to work with councils amid violence and confrontations bet...

ASYLUM

Councils warned over asylum hotel legal action

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2025

Councils considering legal action against asylum hotels have been warned of unintended consequences.

HOUSING

Call to abolish Homes England

By Martin Ford | 01 September 2025

A think-tank has called for the abolition of Homes England.

ASYLUM

Epping asylum hotel injunction overturned

By Martin Ford | 29 August 2025

A temporary injunction banning use of the Bell Hotel in Epping to accommodate asylum seekers has ...

LEGAL

'Political' motivation behind Epping hotel injunction

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2025

Epping Forest DC sought an injunction banning the use of the Bell Hotel to accommodate asylum see...

PEOPLE

Croydon finance director steps down

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2025

Jane West is to leave her role as corporate director for resources and section 151 officer at Cro...

HOUSING

Arun receives lowest social housing grade

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2025

Arun DC has received the lowest grading for its social housing following an inspection by the reg...

FINANCE

Scottish Borders props up leisure services provider

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2025

Scottish Borders Council has agreed to provide a £1m loan to its leisure services provider as it ...

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