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An overview on the response to late buildings from the sector in 2020. Read more
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Both of these accommodation providers were referred to the Codes Tribunal as a result of not having paid their membership fees. The Chair has considered the evidence and has agreed that they be removed from membership. Read more
On the anniversary of the fire at The Cube in Bolton, the National Codes issue the following news item Read more
The National Codes have been made aware with issues at this site. Read more
These two providers, who operate accommodation in Nottingham and Portsmouth, have been suspended from the National Code by the Codes' Audit Panel for failings identified during visits Read more
Responjse from the National Codes Read more
Details of the new co-chairs of the Audit Panel, changes to governance procedures to allow for the suspension of individual buildings, an update on new buildings coming on line for 2020-2021, and how the complaints system is dealing with Covid-19 rent refunds and collection of personal possessions Read more
Some guidance has been issued to Code members about how the Codes' complaints system is operating in respect of such complaints Read more
The protocol that Code members are asked to follow with respect to late buildings has recently been updated in anticipation of delays caused as a result of Covid-19 issues. Read more
This provider's suspension has been made permanent Read more
Following this serious fire it has been decided by the Codes Consortium to put further information into the public domain dealing with the background to this supplier, checks made to the standards within the building and references to documentation obtained as part of the verification considerations. Read more
Some new events have been arranged that may be of interest to staff working within the PBSA sector Read more
The Review Group that was created to oversee the process of reviewing the Code for Non-Educational Establishments met for the first time on January 30th, 2020. Read more
This provider, with a large development in Nottingham, has been temporarilly suspended from membership following a verification visit. Read more
The Secretary of State wrote to Vice-Chancellors asking them to review the safety of their students in both their teaching and living accommodation. On 22nd November 2019 a clarifying Briefing Note for Information was issued. Documents available here together with a commentary. Read more
On 3rd October 2019 Unipol announced that it was conducting an investigation to ensure that where members have a late building they have complied with the requirements of the Code. The investigation is reported here Read more