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posted on Wednesday, 03 March 2021

TPAS Cymru's Forthcoming events

Make a note and save the dates


posted on Sunday, 28 February 2021

The Agenda (Edition 6)

Subjects for Tenants Groups to discuss with their landlord: Digital Accessibility 


posted on Thursday, 25 February 2021

How Housing Associations have been affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Welsh Government’s Housing Regulation Team have been carrying out business continuity surveys of all registered social landlords. (RSLs).

 


posted on Thursday, 25 February 2021

Decarb Week: Transforming Wales Together

How Tenants and Housing Staff Can Lead Wales into a Low-Carbon Transformation

 


posted on Wednesday, 03 February 2021

WHQS Tenant Survey Results

This is what Tenants thought about Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS)


posted on Thursday, 28 January 2021

The Agenda (Edition 5)

Subjects for Tenant Groups to discuss with their landlord


posted on Thursday, 21 January 2021

The good things of 2020

On December 15th 2020, we here at TPAS Cymru held our very first virtual awards event via Zoom.


posted on Monday, 28 December 2020

The Agenda (Edition 4)

Subjects for Tenants Groups to discuss with their landlord: Floored - Provision of flooring in social housing


posted on Thursday, 10 December 2020

Private Renters Sector

Do you have a private landlord that is not part of your Local Authority or Housing Association?  Do you feel like there is nowhere to turn for help?


posted on Thursday, 10 December 2020

Tenant support and advice for Private Renting Tenants in Wales

In this article we review official and unofficial support for private tenants in Wales including an overview of Tenant support and advice groups on Facebook.


posted on Tuesday, 08 December 2020

Private Renters in North Wales - Have your Say

Are you a Private Tenant in North Wales?  If so we want to hear from you!


posted on Tuesday, 01 December 2020

Tenant Voice on Covid -19 – Phase 3

This report is phase 3 of a series that looks at tenants’ experiences across Wales in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this report is to understand how the pandemic has impacted on people’s lives and what tenants consider important to them when it comes to landlord engagement and support. 


posted on Saturday, 28 November 2020

The Agenda Series 3

Subjects for Tenant Groups to discuss with their landlord - Service Charges


posted on Tuesday, 24 November 2020

Regulation Update

Interim Judgement Programme

 


posted on Monday, 16 November 2020

Renting Homes (Amendments) (Wales) – 5 things you need to know

The implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been one we have all been anticipating. See our latest updates on the delays and what it will mean to tenants.


posted on Thursday, 05 November 2020

Guy Fawkes, votes for 16-year-olds and 6months to Senedd elections

In the next Senedd Elections in exactly 6 months time, for the first time 16 and 17 year olds will have the opportunity to vote. This is the biggest change to the Welsh democratic voting system since 1969.


posted on Monday, 02 November 2020

Creating Change at a Young Age

We believe young people should be celebrated. They are the generation who have the ability to change the world we live in.


posted on Monday, 02 November 2020

Youth Engagement Week Introduction

This year TPAS are launching Youth Voice Week, which aims to highlight young people and their opinions


posted on Thursday, 22 October 2020

TPAS Cymru AGM Notification

Our first online AGM will be held on Tuesday 17th November 2020 at 11am.


posted on Thursday, 22 October 2020

Community Wellbeing & Resilience Week – 23-27 Nov 2020

As communities cope with and recover from the impact of the  coronavirus pandemic what can be done to support and build up wellbeing and resilience in communities across Wales? 


posted on Thursday, 22 October 2020

Floored: Provision of Appropriate Flooring in Social Housing

Over the past year, TPAS Cymru have teamed up with Tai Pawb to find out more about the provision of flooring in newly-let social homes. We are grateful to members and tenants for responding to the survey and helping us in our research


posted on Thursday, 15 October 2020

Increased Security For Tenants in Wales

Renters in Wales should get increased security of tenure says Senedd Committee

 

 

 

 


posted on Monday, 12 October 2020

TPAS Cymru – ‘Recognition Awards’ 2020

Recognising achievements & sharing good practise


posted on Wednesday, 07 October 2020

Welsh Government launch the latest initiative (for private renters) to keep people in their homes

The Tenancy Saver Loan Scheme is for private renters. It’s a loan scheme to provide an affordable way to cover rent arrears, or future months’ rent. 

 


posted on Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Protecting Tenants from Eviction

Yesterday, Julie James, Minister of Housing and Local Government released a written statement that sets out new rules protecting tenants and changes to how landlords can evict a tenant.


posted on Friday, 25 September 2020

The Agenda Series

Subjects for Tenants Groups to discuss with their landlord


posted on Friday, 25 September 2020

The Agenda Series 2

Subjects for Tenants Groups to discuss with their landlord


posted on Wednesday, 23 September 2020

Great news – the Ombudsman launches an investigation!

Today saw the launch of the Ombudsman’s investigation into how councils in Wales are deciding whether someone is homeless; and what the council has done to help homeless people during the coronavirus outbreak


posted on Saturday, 05 September 2020

TPAS Cymru strengthens its Board with some impressive talent.

Forget Bale and Messi and the football summer transfer window- here are the biggest signings in Wales this summer!


posted on Wednesday, 10 June 2020

New Welsh Government Tenant Support Tool

Welsh Government have launched a new tool to help people find the advice and support they need during this pandemic.


posted on Friday, 29 May 2020

Tenant Voice on Covid-19 Part 2 – Cracks starting to appear

TPAS Cymru have done a 2nd survey of tenants during the pandemic. We wanted to understand how tenants in Wales were feeling and their current attitude & needs. 


posted on Thursday, 09 April 2020

Tenant Voice on COVID-19

April 20: MUST READ: What do tenants need during this pandemic?  350+ tenants gave us their thoughts in our latest Pulse Report


posted on Thursday, 09 April 2020

Publication of Tenant Support Guidance

Welsh Government have produced a new guide for tenants. The guide outlines the types of financial support that tenants may be able to access.


posted on Friday, 03 April 2020

Letter to Tenants from the Minister for Housing and Local Government

The Minister for Housing and Local Government Julie James AM has published a letter to ALL social housing tenants in Wales 


posted on Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Recommended App: COVID Symptom Tracker

COVID Symptom Tracker (UK) is a brand-new app, created in just 4 days, that gives the NHS/ hospitals a weeks warning for Coronavirus patients coming in. Sound impossible?


posted on Monday, 16 March 2020

Coronavirus / COVID-19 - TPAS Cymru Update

Due to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak the Staff and Board of TPAS Cymru have agreed to suspend our face to face events for the next month (up to 20th April) whilst we get further information.


posted on Monday, 02 March 2020

New Rented Homes Bill? – an easy two page summary

New Renting Homes (Amendment): (Wales) Bill?– an easy summary 


posted on Thursday, 13 February 2020

The latest on Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 - no fault evictions

Changes to ‘No Fault evictions’ policy

 


posted on Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Guide to Tap to Donate / Contactless Donations

Everything you need to know about getting started this proven fundraising option.

 


posted on Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Should Freedom of Information Include Welsh Housing?

From this November (2019), Housing Associations in Scotland will come under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Wales does not have the same devolved powers as Scotland, however, the Information Commissioner based in England has repeatedly noted an important difference between housing associations and local authorities (Councils). Housing Associations are not currently subject to Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation, whereas local authorities are. 


posted on Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Minister makes a decision on the Affordable Housing Review

What's next for affordable housing? Read on to find out how the Minister has responded to the Affordable Housing Supply Review recommendations.


posted on Friday, 14 June 2019

Don’t Serve Notice On The Notice Board

See the unexpected result within our latest Tenant Pulse report 


posted on Tuesday, 04 June 2019

The Regulatory Board for Wales (RBW) – Report to the Minister for Housing and Local Government

The RBW's annual report to the Minister is one way they give assurance on how the regulation of Housing Associations in Wales is working and insight on issues emerging from the HA sector.


posted on Thursday, 16 May 2019

foundational economy report

Foundational Economy - So how does TPAS Cymru measure up?


posted on Thursday, 11 April 2019

Tenants Perceptions on their Value for Money

See how tenants perceptions have changed in terms of VfM since 2017 


posted on Friday, 05 April 2019

Regulation Update from Welsh Government - April 2019

TPAS Cymru shares the latest update from Welsh Government's Regulation Team 


posted on Thursday, 14 February 2019

Regulation Update February 2019

TPAS Cymru shares the latest update from Welsh Government's Regulation Team 


posted on Thursday, 24 January 2019

TPAS Cymru brings you its first Facebook Premiere

The Chair of  RBW has recorded an exclusive video to inform tenants about what RBW will be focusing on this year and how tenants can influence the work of the Board.


posted on Monday, 14 January 2019

What Everyone Ought to Know About the Rent Settlement

In December 2018, Welsh Government surprised the sector when they released their figures for a new rent settlement. 


posted on Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Are you a Private Rental Sector Tenant?

Are you a PRS tenant? Do you want to know the legislation updates for 2018 and what is due to change in 2019? Read our latest update. 


posted on Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Tenants Voice on Affordable Housing in Wales

What tenants really think about affordable housing in Wales. 


posted on Monday, 03 December 2018

Sex for Rent in Wales

The horrific reality that tenants are asked to provide sexual favours to keep a roof over their head 


posted on Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Think You Know How To Keep Tenants at The Heart?

What does 'Tenants at the Heart' really mean to tenants? See 10 key points identified at our 2018 Annual Conference 


posted on Monday, 11 June 2018

Friday 15th June is #GreenforGrenfell – lets show our support in Wales

What you need to know about Friday's 'Green for Grenfell' Day 


posted on Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018

The Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Act 2018 gained Royal Assent on 24 January.


posted on Thursday, 18 May 2017

Shelter Cymru latest campaign

Shelter Cymru have launched a campaign to help people understand the realities of homelessness in Wales.


posted on Tuesday, 02 August 2016

80mins that changed Social Housing forever

80mins that changed Social Housing forever. Cathy Come Home at 50


posted on Monday, 16 May 2016

Creative Communities are happy communities!

At TPAS Cymru we are always working to support and improve tenant participation across Wales. Therefore identifying new and effective ways of tenant and community engagement is a priority of ours.


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WHQS Tenant Survey Results
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