Healey admits central build targets were a failure

Future vision

Strong political leadership and innovative policies are needed to solve our housing challenges, argues James Gregory

Small mercies

The Godfather of green

A seasoned and outspoken environmental campaigner, Jonathon Porritt is credited as a major force behind the eco-movement. So does he think the government’s green deal is doomed to failure or an offer residents can’t refuse? Nick Duxbury finds out

Telling it like it is

Boredom, social inequality, education, lack of opportunity. Were these the causes of August’s English riots? Ahead of next month’s publication of The Riot Report, members of the study’s sounding board give their verdicts to Lydia Stockdale

Hughes lays into high-earning tenants

The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats has attacked social tenants on high salaries, singling out Labour politician Frank Dobson.

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

Getting connected

In the second of our Focus pieces on digital inclusion, Liverpool Mutual Homes chief Steve Coffey outlines the work his organisation is doing.

Personal shopper

Housing association Orbit’s in-house procurement team has found itself in demand as other social landlords seek its expertise. Jess McCabe finds out the secrets to its success

The transfer window

Be aware of employees’ rights when a change of service provision occurs, warns Marc Long, partner at Clarke Willmott

Cheated out of their savings

Abusive financial practices targeting the elderly are on the rise, but so are measures to protect vulnerable housing association residents. Alex Turner reports