CLG acknowledges threat to support services

Asking the questions

Threat of harm will trigger TSA action

Landlords which put residents in harm’s way will face tough action under the new stripped-down social housing regulatory regime, the head of the Tenant Services Authority has warned.

People in glass houses . . .

After the riots the police, press and politicians were quick to point the finger at social housing tenants, but maybe they should look closer to home, argues Julie Fawcett

London council pact to protect children

Councils in London are drawing up an agreement to stop vulnerable families in social housing being placed outside their home boroughs as town halls try to save money.

Fixing families

The government has pledged to ‘turn around the lives’ of the UK’s 120,000 most troubled families. Gavriel Hollander investigates whether this can be done.

Branch out via Europe

Social landlords creating companies to run extra services must still note EU procurement rules, says Rebecca Rees, partner at Trowers & Hamlins

Out in the open

As the housing minister calls for transparency, Victoria Jardine says associations are already subject to disclosure requirements

Support on a shoestring

Budgets are being slashed and demand is up but, as Inside Housing and Capita’s exclusive Supporting People survey reveals, many care and support providers are maintaining services for vulnerable people. Lydia Stockdale finds out how they are doing it and if it can last.

Unlocking funds to build

Associations must work carefully to secure their development grant, says Gillian Bastow, partner at Lewis Silkin

Bank on a big change

Housing revenue account reform means for the first time councils can decide how much to borrow, but they must be on the ball if they are to get the best deal, says Rachel Terry