Last years Annual Conference – 
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS ITEMS
Concerns raised about work related conditions for JSA Claimants who are homeless.
Welsh Tenants have been informed that due to concerns raised about work related conditions for JSA claimants who are homeless the Department for Work and Pensions are introducing ‘easements’ from Monday 21 July. View full article
Welsh Tenants examines the recent PRS Summit 2014 All aboard
Welsh Tenants are pleased to be supporting and working with CIH Cymru as the professional body for housing, the Residential Landlords Association and National Landlords Association to ensure that there is a strong tenants’ voice on all matters relating to private rented sector… read full article
Shelter Cymru – People & Homes Conference
Welsh Tenants were pleased to be able to exhibit and take part in the People & Homes conference organised by Shelter Cymru (July 7th). The event heard the Minster for Housing and regeneration Carl Sargeant AM address the conference expressing his concern about the impact of the UK austerity measures were having on the citizens on Wales, but also his pride at delivering Wales first Housing Act… read full article
Housing (Wales) Bill – Stage 4 
The National Assembly for Wales has passed the Housing (Wales) Bill Tuesday, 8 July.
The Minister for Housing and Regeneration thanked the National Assembly and stakeholders for their detailed engagement with the Bill. This is a significant Bill which will make real improvements to people’s lives here in Wales, helping to meet people’s housing needs, improve the private rented sector and prevent homelessness.
More information and the final Stage 4 version of the Bill can be found here
It will be at least four weeks before the bill can proceed for Royal Assent and become an Act of the National Assembly for Wales.
Our “It’s good to rent” Annual Conference – 17th & 18th September 2014
This year we will explore what’s good about renting with an exciting line up that is to ensure to inform and engage our delegates. 3 plenary sessions and over 20 workshops. More speakers have been announced:- click to view full article…
Welsh Tenants Annual Community Awards
The aim of these awards is to recognise the work and commitment of our members in improving the lives of people living in social housing in Wales. There are 4 categories were tenants or landlords can apply. We also have a student’s award for the best housing policy paper: click here for further information
Welsh Housing Quality Standards – Focus On Delivery Charter
The charter is aimed at social landlords seeking to involve their tenants in monitoring not just the bricks and mortar of WHGS planning and delivery but also services.
A helpful tool has been developed with the support of Caerphilly Tenants Information Exchange, Caerphilly CBC and APA Ltd together with the Welsh Tenants and funded by the Tenant Empowerment Grant scheme: click here to download charter
