Decent homes goal missed by 10 per cent

Non-decent homes fall by 26 per cent

The number of non-decent local authority homes in England has fallen 26 per cent in the last year, according to government figures.

City West: ‘We’ll find a way to build’

‘The number of properties we had to convert [to affordable rent] per new home meant we fell down on value for money,’ says a disappointed Paul Whitehead, finance director at City West Housing Trust in Salford.

The big bang theory

As local authorities prepare for the brave new world of self-financing, we gather some council heavyweights for a round table discussion on what the future holds. Gavriel Hollander reports.

Starter’s orders

Keep it real

Sir Humphrey from TV’s Yes, Minister had a word which he would doubtless have used had he been a protagonist in this week’s front page story.

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

Cause for concern

A recent security breach highlights why social housing providers should consider how they handle data, say legal experts Alison Deighton and Amy Carswell

Unlocking funds to build

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

Construct a greener future

Building regulations are being tightened in a bid to protect the environment, says Catherine Parker, solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins

Another law bites the dust

EU rules are forcing a rethink on asbestos regulations, says Claire Gregory, associate at Brabners Chaffe Street