Second staircase set to be compulsory in new tower blocks

The government has opened a consultation process on plans to make second staircases compulsory in new residential buildings over 30 metres high.

Social housing tenants to be taught complaining skills

Social housing tenants are going to get government-funded training in how to complain to landlords more effectively.

Shortest stay yet? Latest housing minister hands in resignation

The Architects’ JournalShortest stay yet? Latest housing minister hands in resignation Housing minister Stuart Andrew - who was only appointed to the role in February - has resigned amid a growing raft of protests against prime minister Boris Johnson's leadership The post Shortest stay yet? Latest housing minister hands in resignation appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRichard Waite

New man at the housing ministry

A mini-reshuffle of government portfolios yesterday sees a change at the Ministry of Housing,

Revolving door: Stuart Andrew becomes 11th housing minister since 2010

The Architects’ JournalRevolving door: Stuart Andrew becomes 11th housing minister since 2010 Stuart Andrew has become the 11th housing minister since 2010, replacing  Christopher Pincher in the latest government reshuffle The post Revolving door: Stuart Andrew becomes 11th housing minister since 2010 appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRichard Waite