Back on track

To the lighthouse

Don’t believe the hype

Negative headlines claiming rough sleeping is getting worse are unfair and don’t acknowledge all the good work being done by outreach teams, says Jeremy Swain

A joint enterprise

Local enterprise partnerships are setting the agenda on economic priorities, so why do they have so few housing representatives? Rhiannon Bury visits an LEP in the north east to investigate the vital role landlords can play.

Deadly dust

The death of John Shiers from asbestos-related cancer raises worrying questions for housing providers. Martin Hilditch kicks off our refurbishment and retrofit special by investigating what landlords should do to protect their tenants from a similar fate

Victims of hate

Social landlords have a legal obligation to protect vulnerable tenants from disability-related hate crime. Emily Rogers finds out how they can recognise and stop abuse before it’s too late.

The stamp of approval

Councils are expected to allow development wherever possible

Cold cottage rescue

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Bright ideas

Elderly and disabled people don’t have to live with ugly adaptations to their homes. Katie Puckett finds out about a contest shining a light on good design

Scrapheap challenge

The price of metal has risen sky high making pipes, railings and even boilers an irresistible target to thieves. Chloë Stothart finds out how one housing association is tackling the growing problem of metal theft