Funding threat for land-holding councils

Taking control

The Localism Bill must put an end to short-term thinking and allow councils to determine how to resolve their residents’ housing needs, says Jon Cruddas

In the spotlight

Housing has a key role to play in the economic and social well-being of the country, says Pat Ritchie

A valuable lesson

The green deal consultation has now closed. So has the government made the grade? Nick Duxbury gives ministers their marks

Councils will need more green deal incentives

Additional incentives will be needed to encourage local authorities to adopt the green deal, according to a report commissioned by the government.

Can they fix it?

Foreign intervention

The threat of climate change may not be a big enough priority in most countries, but going green can help to tackle other, more pressing, socio-economic problems, as demonstrated by a retrofit project in South Africa, says Jane Henley

Green guru

The delivery of sustainable homes is a global problem and providers in the UK can learn a lot from their counterparts around the world, says Neil Jefferson

Unlocking funds to build

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

The stamp of approval

Councils are expected to allow development wherever possible

Construct a greener future

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