Government announcement

The Government announced this week that £3.37 billion will be made available to local authorities in England in 2005-06 to improve the management and maintenance of council homes. Housing minister Keith Hill said the resources would enable councils to tackle day-to-day repairs and improve tenants' quality of life. Housing Revenue Account Subsidy and Item 8 Determinations for 2005-2006 is available at www.odpm.gov.uk.