News
by RIAMS Chief Editor, Jeremy Manners

News
by RIAMS Chief Editor, Jeremy Manners

Community safety and environmental protection teams are under increasing pressure to manage growing volumes of noise reports. The Noise App’s new audio classification feature automatically identifies likely sound events within recordings, helping officers save hours of their time by quickly locating relevant evidence. By speeding up triage, reducing repetitive review work and highlighting potential evidence sooner, the tool enables housing associations and local authority professionals to focus more time on investigating complaints, protecting communities and resolving cases effectively. Read more about TNAs new audio classification.
Major changes to the HHSRS are now in force, and with Phase 2 of Awaab's Law arriving on 30 November 2026, housing practitioners and social landlords need to understand the implications. In her recent article, Liz Blend explains the updated HHSRS and the nine additional hazards being brought into Awaab's Law. She also highlights new government guidance, practical triage tools, and key actions social housing providers should take now to remain compliant, competent, and prepared for the next wave of housing reform.