Tai Pawb welcomes publication of refused asylum seekers report
Welsh Government has published the findings of a study into providing accommodation for refused asylum seekers in Wales.
Tai Pawb calls for sector to adopt race equality pledges
A leading Welsh housing charity is challenging housing providers to adopt a series of race equality pledges in order play its part in addressing systemic racism and inequality. Launching its ‘Deeds Not Words’ pledge, Tai Pawb says that long-standing issues affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people need addressing – and that the housing […]
Tai Pawb welcomes publication of BAME risk-factor review
The Welsh Government’s review into key socio-economic risk factors for BAME people in the Covid-19 crisis has concluded that long-standing racism and disadvantage has been a contributory factor. The report, brought together by the BAME Covid-19 expert advisory group, also highlights: a lack of BAME representation within decision-making processes; a lack of action on race […]
POSTPONEMENT OF TAI PAWB EVENTS
A statement from Tai Pawb on forthcoming events After careful consideration, and in light of the developing situation of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak, Tai Pawb has decided that its forthcoming events will be postponed as a precaution for the health and safety of attendees and others. This will affect the following two events: Accessible Homes for […]
Welsh housing organisations welcome committee’s call to recognise ‘due regard’ in legislation
The National Assembly for Wales’ Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee has called on the Welsh Government to incorporate the Right to Adequate Housing into Welsh law.
2018-19 Annual Report
Over the past year we’ve worked across our three strategic strands: Advancing rights and increasing fairness Fostering excellence in equality and diversity Running an innovative and proactive organisation We are proud to have made an impact throughout the sector. Some of our key achievements are highlighted in this Annual Report video. Dros y flwyddyn […]
Right to housing to feature as ‘due regard’ duty in new bill
Tai Pawb, together with its partners CIH Cymru, Shelter Cymru and Dr Simon Hoffman (Swansea University) has welcomed a government commitment to partly introduce ‘right to adequate housing’ into Welsh law. Yesterday (November 19), Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James, confirmed to Assembly Members that the right to adequate housing will feature as […]
Tai Pawb reacts to Minister’s response on Affordable Housing Review
The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James AM, has responded formally to the recommendations of the Independent Review of Affordable Housing Supply. Reacting to the Minister’s response, Tai Pawb’s director, Alicja Zalesinska, said: “Tai Pawb is broadly pleased that the Minister has set out an ambitious programme for affordable housing in accepting all-but-one […]
Housing for Refugees Report
Tai Pawb publishes its report into housing for refugees Tai Pawb published a new report looking at improving the housing situation of refugees living in Wales. The report, commissioned by the Welsh Government and authored by Joy Kent, explores the feasibility of establishing temporary accommodation and support for refugees in Wales, based on models already […]
Independent Review Of Affordable Housing Supply Published
Tai Pawb has welcomed the publication of the Independent Review of Affordable Housing Supply. Commissioned by then Housing and Regeneration Minister, Rebecca Evans, in April last year, the panel – chaired by Lynn Pamment – presented its findings after collating evidence from a wide range of stakeholders across the Welsh housing sector over the past […]