News Archive
Tackling Housing Benefit Fraud and Error
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
The Department for Work & Pensions needs to do more to get to grips with tackling Housing Benefit fraud and error.
A report found that the amount of money that was overpaid to recipients of the benefit reached £1.4 billion in 2013/14 with £400m going underpaid.
The Department must take…
BBC Democracy Day
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Tuesday 20th January 2015 marked the 750th anniversary of what is regarded as England's first-ever parliament.
This was the first time a group of elected representatives were invited to parliament to represent every county and major town in England.
To celebrate this landmark, the hosted a Democracy Day with liv…
Hackney Community Awards 2015
Monday, 19 January 2015
Are you a Sanctuary resident?
Do you know a young volunteer who's been making a big difference?
Have you been impressed by a local green hero?
Is there a good neighbour you'd like to thank?
If the answer is yes, then nominate that person in the Sanctuary In Hackney Community…
Campaign victory for Kingsmead residents
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Over 100 residents from the Kingsmead Estate came together to demand Sanctuary Housing take action on long term problems affecting the estate. The problems include blocked drains, unfinished repairs and a lack of investment.
Residents and local councillors Tom Rahilly, Rebecca Rennison and Sharon Patrick met with the Managing Director…
November 2014 Report
Monday, 22 December 2014
Parliamentary Business
Modern Slavery Bill
On 4 November, I was pleased to see the Modern Slavery Bill complete its passage through the House of Commons.
Whilst it isn't perfect, the bill is an important one as it puts in one place a number of measures to safeguard victims of human…