Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 Agreements are both mechanisms used by local councils to require developers of new housing to help finance the infrastructure needed to support their schemes. This briefing explains the difference between the two, and how they work.
In times of struggle, tenants and residents’ associations are pleased to receive support from others. We feel that support that facilitates tenant empowerment is the best kind of support. This document provides some do’s…
In 2018, the London Assembly Housing Committee embarked on an investigation into tenant involvement in social housing following the tragedy of the fire at Grenfell Tower. This is a submission we made to the committee in June of that year.
After the fire at Grenfell Tower, the London Assembly Housing Committee announced an investigation into the management of social housing and the involvement of tenants. This document is our initial response.
There are many groups and organisations doing important work to support social housing, tenants and leaseholders in London. For further information and resources, check out some of the following:
