Cameron threatens lifetime tenancies

The man on the Mersey

Joe Anderson’s leadership of Liverpool Council has landed him in hot water with the prime minister. But, as Martin Hilditch finds out, David Cameron’s criticism isn’t what gets him hot under the collar.

Familiar feeling

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to revamp the right to buy, but this policy failed to deliver more social homes in the past and seems unlikely to do so now, says Bill Randall.

Empty promises

Broken bandwagon

Cameron pledges to help troubled families as Miliband attacks

The Prime Minister has promised to ‘turn around’ the lives of the most troubled families in the UK following the riots across the country last week.

Giving good guidance

How housing association staff are mentoring troubled teenage tenants. Emily Rogers reports

Q&A: The Ecological Sequestration Trust

Eco-cities guru Peter Head has just left contractor Arup, where he headed an 800-strong global urban planning team, to set up a charity with the ambition to transform planning. Here he explains the thinking behind his latest project

Taking control of the media

In the wake of the summer’s riots, landlords are using social media to debunk stereotypes and show the good in their communities. Charlotte Goddard finds out how

Tips from the top

A mentoring scheme is helping talented housing professionals break through the glass ceiling. Lydia Stockdale finds out who is benefiting from this process

Play your cards right

A new card game is helping older tenants rate their service