1. David Orr Welfare reform impacts

2. Report published 12 Feb 2014 Fieldwork Sept/Oct 2013 Respondents = 66% of GN stock

3. Social sector size criteria 58% of HAs significantly affected by the size criteria 9% of GN tenancies are affected by the size criteria. 19% of tenancies of working age and in receipt of HB = 190,000 affected HA tenants in England. 17% of affected tenancies contain someone with a disability

5. Arrears (size criteria)

9. HA responses

16. The HCA’s Affordable Homes Programme 2015-18 2015 – 2018 Portion of funding held for future market engagement Grant –Confirmation of scheme specific rates –Start on site payments Encouragement of councils to make land available Focus on cross subsidy and value for money through disposals and conversions –High level of scrutiny implied Meeting local need, but emphasis on provision of one and two beds New rules around firm and indicative schemes

17. Move towards a more flexible approach –Opportunity for on going bidding following initial funding round –Scheme specific grant –Some drop dead date flexibility for ‘trusted delivery partners’ –Mix of capped (social) rent and discounted (affordable) rent Smaller providers and consortia encouraged Focus on cross-subsidy and provision of market sale Framework agreements with Boroughs New means of funding –Revolving investment fund –London Housing Bank The Mayor’s Housing Covenant 2015 – 2018

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