MEMBERNEWS Report calls for smarter social housing
A Derby construction firm has published a report describing how the UK could build its way out of a looming post-Covid recession and save billions of pounds for the taxpayer.
Hodgkinson Builders has
produced its first Annual Social Housing Report in conjunction with support and research from the University of Derby. The 96-page white paper paints
a “warts-and-all” picture of the current state of the construction industry, including the deep-seated problems caused by skills shortages and poor construction methods. But its main focus is to highlight the crisis surrounding a lack of social housing. Managing director Ian Hodgkinson is urging businesses and governments to use smarter, more sustainable methods to build much-needed social housing quickly – and in doing so, reap rewards for society as a whole. He said: “Never has there been a
better time to improve housing and social housing in the UK. Faced with the economic challenges caused by the current pandemic, this is an area that could drive our economy in the right direction and give us a chance to build our way out of a crisis.” The report explains that every affordable home built in the UK
Netbiz Group to offer new service
Digital agency Netbiz Group has added a new branding service to its portfolio. The new branch adds to
Netbiz’s current specialisms, which span across a range of digital services from website design and hosting to digital marketing and PR. With offices in Nottingham,
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Manchester, Birmingham and Inverness, the agency’s 22- strong team will offer bespoke services such as brand identity and strategy development, logo design, rebranding, brand guidelines, and product branding. Brand manager Jessica
Oliver said: “Introducing branding as a service in its own entirety is super exciting for me. Having worked on branding projects in the past, it’s great to be able to bring my knowledge and expertise to help more clients in this area.”
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generates an additional £108,000 for the economy, due to the creation of jobs and boost to businesses in that area. It also details why improving the
housing stock for people on low incomes will cut billions in unnecessary expenditure from the NHS bill.
Ian said that with so many
people struggling financially, and with the benefits system funding increasingly expensive temporary housing solutions for homeless families, it was imperative that efforts were made to remove the stigma of social housing. Investment in social and affordable
housing has profound benefits for the economy, for people’s health and wellbeing, and for the adhesion of local communities,” he said. “I hope this white paper helps to
sort out the facts from the myths in such a way that we can achieve the goal of providing every person with a solid roof over their head.”
Colleague Box in collaboration with Derbyshire businesses
Personalised gift service Colleague Box has joined forces with three other Derbyshire businesses to create a new product range. The company, which was established at the peak of
the first lockdown last year, has collaborated with fellow Chaddesden start-ups Derby Brewing Company and Mr Shaw 75, a menswear brand, as well as Long Eaton meat jerky manufacturer The House of Jerky, to launch The Hop Drop Box. It features three premium 500ml bottles of real ale, a
50g bag of home-cured jerky and a 15% off voucher for Mr Shaw’s “Hop Drop” clothing range.
‘It is a fantastic collaboration between two highly respected Derby brands that sell premium products from the city’
Colleague Box CEO Adam Bamford, who set up the business with wife Natalie, said: “I'm a fan of Derby Brewing Company and have, for a few years now, enjoyed its real ales both at the local pub and at home. “I have followed the Mr Shaw brand and watched as
it has grown over the past few years. It is a fantastic collaboration between two highly respected Derby brands that sell premium products from the city. “The House of Jerky – which makes the best jerky
Ian Hodgkinson with the Annual Social Housing Report
I’ve ever tasted – seemed the perfect accompaniment to give The Hop Drop Box that finishing touch. “We believe that this box is great not just for the
good people of Derby looking to support four local businesses but for anyone who appreciates fine things.” Mr Shaw founder Karl Shaw, who is also owner of
graphic design company Silver Birch Creative, added: “Derby has a rich heritage and is also home to several superb independent, innovative small businesses that are creating a buzz. The Hop Drop Box captures the essence of this and it’s an exciting collaboration.”
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