In this issue

Housing and Planning Bill: ARCH representations

The Housing and Planning Bill passed its second reading in the Commons earlier this month (2 November) and has now reached the Committee stage in the House of Commons. The Bill will now be scrutinised by the Public Bills Committee who will report back by 10 December.

We've made formal representations to the Public Bills Committee... Read more.

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Housing and Planning Bill: House of Commons briefing

This Commons Library briefing paper provides comprehensive background and comment on the Housing and Planning Bill which our members may find useful... Read more.

Welcome to our new members!

We’re delighted to announce that Stevenage Borough Council and Pembrokeshire County Council have joined ARCH. This brings our total number of new members to nine for this year... Read more.

ARCH conference and AGM

The ARCH stock retained conference is on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December 2015 at the University of Warwick in Coventry. Lead officers and members in each member council will have received notice and papers for the ARCH AGM via email. 

The AGM will be held in the evening of Thursday, 5.30pm at Scarman House, Warwick University. Our members are entitled to a free place... Read more.

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Regional events

Our next regional event is on Thursday 26 November in London. If you haven’t booked your place, book it today... Read more.