Filter by category
Housing associations can end our over-reliance on a small group of big builders
Sir Oliver Letwin’s letter is encouraging for those of us who want greater diversification to ensure we are building the homes that are needed, writes Carol Matthews. The Times recently trumpeted that house-building is back at pre-crash levels. In many cities you can’t see the sky for the construction cranes. Houses are certainly being built – but
Read moreGovernment needs to deliver a regional approach to housing
The Housing White Paper has done little to provide answers for the regional challenges the sector faces, says Carol Matthews, Riverside’s Chief Executive A month has passed and the dust is settling on the much anticipated Housing White Paper. Did it live up to your expectations, or are you a bit disappointed that the elusive
Read moreLGBT history in the making
By John Glenton, Riverside’s chair of SPECTRUM and director of operations in care and support. In January I was delighted to learn that Riverside had kept its place in the Stonewall top 100 gay-friendly workplaces. And as February is the month designated to celebrating LGBT history, it’s the perfect time to both look back, and
Read moreWhy employment and training support matters
By Nick Stephenson
Employment and training manager
Last month something happened for the first time in seven months. Unemployment increased by 21,000 to 1.7 million. We are getting so used to reading reports of more people than ever employed in the UK, that it’s a surprise to see the trend reverse.
Read moreChief Executive Carol Matthews reflects on International Women’s Day
It’s international women’s day and I was asked by our Spectrum Chairs to write some reflections on the day. Initially I was a bit nonplussed as I wondered whether we still needed such a day. As a mother of boys I see them struggling with the same anxieties I had as a child and teenager
Read moreWhat can we do to help tackle the rise in homelessness?
It’s World Homeless Day on October 10, which highlights the issue of people who are homeless in our communities. Riverside Care and Support provides accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness, and John Glenton, Riverside’s Executive Director of Care and Support, explains what we are doing to increase our impact in tackling the current rise
Read morePreparing older people for the cold snap
By Lisa Anderson, LiveTime officer. Age UK claims that each winter one elderly person will die needlessly, every seven minutes. This is a stark statistic, and I’m pleased to see the charity call on the government to improve energy efficiency and end fuel poverty, especially for older people. In light of this shocking home truth,
Read moreBuilding a stable foundation for affordable housing
Mark shares his thoughts on affordable housing focusing on Riverside’s achievements over the last 12 months, the challenges of welfare reform, right to buy and rent constraints and how we move forward with a new government, in their quest to build more homes. Looking back it’s been a great year for Riverside in achieving our
Read moreIt’s ace being an Ally
By Carole Rothery, Strategy and Planning Assistant Liverpool Pride takes place this weekend and I can’t wait! As a Friend of Spectrum (Spectrum is Riverside’s LBGT staff group) I will be joining some of my colleagues to take part in what will be my first Pride march. Over the years I have stood and watched
Read moreInternational Women’s Day 2018: Let’s call out the abuse of power in all its guises
On International Women’s Day 2018, Riverside’s Chief Executive Carol Matthews reflects on the role models we should celebrate… and the behaviours we should all challenge. “The great thing about being a part of a national housing, care and support group is I have the pleasure of being on every kind of public transport, battering
Read more