What does it take? Walsall’s proposed £1.4m GSA deal after the downgrade
Walsall Council wants to retain GreenSquareAccord to support people escaping domestic abuse, despite serious regulatory concerns about its governance and finances. We examine the proposed £1.4 million contract, the council’s reasons for continuing—and questions raised by its own supporting paperwork.
Service Charge -Breaking Point.
In recent years, the issue of service charges has become an increasingly contentious topic. Across the UK, housing associations are steadily raising these charges, putting a severe financial strain on residents. What was once deemed "affordable housing" is, for many, becoming anything but affordable. This shift affects a wide range of people—leaseholders, shared owners, and those relying on universal credit or housing benefits to cover rising costs.