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Further referrals made into the Single Homelessness Project
several boroughs have now made referrals into the Single Homelessness Project which launched at the beginning of June 2011. For further information contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 22 August 2011.
Single Homelessness Project
the first referrals have been made into the Single Homelessness Project which provides a rent deposit with additional tenancy sustainment support. The Homeless and Lettings Managers will be hearing from 'Alone in London' next week about their services as part of this project. For further information contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 26 July 2011.
Board hears from HCA about Affordable Housing Programme
last week the ELHP Board heard from the HCA about the programme announced. Until the final arrangements have been made with providers a detailed picture for East London is not available but we will be collecting the information as it becomes available.
For further information contact Rachel Blake.
Last updated 26 July 2011.
Launch of Single Homelessness Project
on 7 June 2011 we launched the Single Homelessness Project which provides a rent deposit with additional tenancy sustainment support. Local Authority partners and third sector providers attended and can now start making referrals. For further information contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 27 June 2011.
Re:New project
we are now moving forward with the Mayor of London’s Re:New project which aims to reduce domestic carbon emissions and have made our first funding claim. For further information contact Rachel Blake.
Last updated 27 June 2011.Last updated 27 June 2011.
Reciprocal training completed
last week, we co-ordinated a further training session on using the East London reciprocal for urgent moves. Local Authority, RSL and third sector partners attended to hear about how the reciprocal operates and the benefits of the process. For further information contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 27 June 2011.
Two further moves achieved through the RSL under-occupation project.
one tenant was helped to move from a 3-bedroom maisonette in Leyton into a 1-bedroom bungalow in Epping, Essex. The other moved from a 3-bedroom house into a 2-bedroom ground floor flat in Walthamstow. 11 family-sized properties have now been released through the project. For further information contact Amy Carter.
Last updated 27 June 2011.
Worklessness project closure
we have now completed the project to train unemployed people in home energy advice. Over 100 people were provided with advice and assistance in working in this industry. 19 people took up training as a result of this initiative and 12 have sustained employment as home energy advisers. For more information, please contact Rachel Blake.
Last updated 1 June 2011.
Space saving training
last month, we held training for 12 officers from Local Authorities and RSLs on how to advise overcrowded families with options for space management. For more information, please contact Rachel Blake.
Last updated 1 June 2011.
Homes out of London
19 people have now signed tenancies under the Homes out of London scheme. For more information please contact Rachel Blake.
Last updated 1 June 2011.
Single Homelessness Project
last month we held a question and answer session with the charity and voluntary sector to discuss plans for the single homelessness project. We are planning a project launch later in June. For more information, please contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 1 June 2011.
Support to underoccupiers
March 2011 month saw 2 further moves assisted by the ELHP Underoccupation Project. These moves have returned 2 family sized homes. For more information contact Amy Carter.
Last updated 26 April 2011.
Rough Sleeping Survey completed
we have now completed the Prompt survey of Rough Sleepers in East London. One of the main findings was a high proportion of people did not access any type of support or advice before leaving their last settled home. We have revised the Rough Sleeping Strategy in line with these findings. For more information contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 26 April 2011.
Domestic Violence and Rough Sleeping Spotlight
over 100 people attended a spotlight event in March organised jointly between ELHP, the GLA and Homeless Link about reducing domestic violence and rough sleeping through improved understanding between the 2 sectors. For more information contact Margaret Williams.
Last updated 26 April 2011.
East London Housing Partnership analysis on labour market impacts of the housing benefit changes
we have been looking at the labour market impacts of the housing benefit changes and conclude that the changes will increase levels of income deprivation for claimants and have a negative impact on those seeking work. Based on national research we also found that - since just 21% of local housing allowance claimants are unemployed and claim job seekers allowance - local housing allowance is a blunt tool with which to encourage work. Further information from rachel.blake@elhp.org.uk.
Last updated 11 October 2010.
Homelessness Managers Working Together on NOTIFY
last week the Homelessness Managers heard a presentation from London Councils NOTIFY officer. They discussed the NOTIFY, London's monitoring system for households moving across borough boundaries and intended to identify vulnerable households in temporary accommodation. They agreed to work together to improve uploading onto the system. Further information from rachel.blake@elhp.org.uk.
Last updated 11 October 2010.
Interborough temporary accommodation agreement first meeting
Margaret Williams, East London Homelessness Project Manager, attended the first meeting of the Interborough Temporary Accommodation Agreement Working Group. This has been established to revise the agreement between boroughs regarding out of borough temporary accommodation placements. The Group is aiming to prepare a new agreement by April 2011. Further information from margaret.williams@elhp.org.uk.
Last updated 11 October 2010.
Partnership working to increase social housing mobility
Estuary Housing Association own and manage 3,300 properties in Essex, Suffolk and the outer edge of East London. They are liaising with the East London Housing Partnership under-occupation project officer and last week confirmed they would accept East London tenants on to their housing register. This will offer another housing option for East London under-occupiers and have a positive impact on Estuary's void times. Further information from amy.carter@elhp.org.uk.
Last updated 11 October 2010.
Training for unemployed people
Further 7 East Londoners have started work training to become Home Energy Advisors. We have now worked with 94 East Londoners on this project which advises people on careers in Home Energy Advice. Further information from rachel.blake@elhp.org.uk.
Last updated 11 October 2010.
East London Housing Partnership Chief Officers Group hear about the Strategic Housing Market Assessment findings
On 13 September 2010, the East London Housing Partnership Chief Officers' Group heard the main findings from the East London Strategic Housing Market Assessment. Final drafting changes are being completed and the study should be available by the end of the month.
Last updated 13 September 2010. For further information please contact rachel.blake@elhp.org.uk.
East London Housing Partnership Board hears about Housing Benefit Changes
On 9 September 2010 the East London Housing Partnership Board heard from London Councils and Crisis about the changes to the Housing Benefit regulations and the possible impacts on East London.
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The East London Housing Partnership submission to the Work and Pensions Select Committee
Last updated 13 September 2010. For further information please contact rachel.blake@elhp.org.uk.
Under Occupation Project First Move
The first move has taken place under the East London Under Occupation Project. An East London tenant has moved to Grays with the help of the East London Under Occupation Officer. With a flexible budget, the officer was able to help the tenant with move to his new home, reconnect utilities and settle in. This level of hand holding support is becoming recognised as best practice for assisting under-occupation moves.
Last updated 13 September 2010. For further information please contact amy.carter@elhp.org.uk.
Final introductions to Home Energy Advice
A further 45 people attended introductions to home energy advice. 2 open days have been held in the last few weeks, 1 in Barking and 1 in Shadwell. Most people who attended have now been interviewed for the next stage.
Last updated 13 September 2010. For further information please contact rachel.blake@elhp.org.uk.
Exam success for Home Energy Advisors
East London Housing Partnership is coordinating a project to train unemployed East London residents as Home Energy Advisors. The first 8 trainees took their exams last month and all have passed their exams for the Awarding Body for the Built Environment. There is one more introduction for this training on 1 September 2010.
Last updated 27 August 2010.
Response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee Inquiry
We have been working with Housing Benefit departments and partners to prepare a response to this Inquiry to the changes to Housing Benefit. We are planning to make the case that the proposals would reduce work incentives and distort the private rented sector in East London.
Last updated 27 August 2010.
Meeting Date
The Overcrowding/Under-occupation Project Meeting planned for 7 September 2010 has been re-scheduled to Tuesday 28 September 2010. This is due to the London Underground Strike.
Venue: Southern Housing Group, Fifth Floor, Maritime House, IG11 8HG. Time: 10am.
Please contact Kenny Chukwuma on 020 8227 3323 for any information.
Homes out of London
Thurrock Council have agreed to work with Estuary Housing Association and East London Housing Partnership in the pilot project, Homes out of London. For more information contact Kenny Chukwuma.
Last updated 23 August 2010
Under occupation project
The Under Occupation Project Officer has already started working with 6 under occupiers in East London Registered Social Landlord homes to help them to move. Some of the clients are seeking moves across East London and outside London. For more information contact Amy Carter.
Last updated 23 August 2010.
East London Strategic Housing Market Assessment
A final draft has been sent out to partners for their comments. The findings will be presented to the East London Housing Directors on 13 September 2010. For more information please contact Rachel Blake.
Last updated 23 August 2010.
Homeless prevention
On 2 July 2010, East London Housing Partnership organised specialist training on the East London Domestic Violence Reciprocal Agreement and how to identify vulnerable tenants and provide information to Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC).
Welcome to the East London Under-occupation Officer!
Amy Carter started work with East London Housing Partnership on 15 July 2010. She is working directly with under-occupying tenants of Registered Social Landlords in East London to assist them to downsize.
Housing advice
On 19 July 2010, East London Housing Partnership organised training from National Housing Advice Service on the prevention agenda and the National Housing Advice Service staff support help line. 17 people attended and provided good feedback.
Better Use of Stock workshop
On 16 March 2010, Housing specialists from East London's local authorities and social landlords came together to take part in workshop to make best use of our current housing stock. For further information contact Rachel Blake.
Domestic Violence and homelessness
The first move has taken place under the East London Registered Social Landlord Domestic Violence Reciprocal. This arrangement helps survivors of domestic violence to move within East London.
Rough Sleeping - East London Housing Partnership launched 'No-One Left Out'
East London Rough Sleeping Strategy on 15 December 2010. Councillor Marie Pye, Chair of the East London Housing Partnership said 'This multi agency collaboration was inspired by the recognition that behind the statistics are real people, who at this moment in their lives need support to move off the streets, to rebuild their lives and move on from their experience of homelessness. Last updated 5 February 2010