Housing boss claims localism is a ruse to stop investment

The lie of the land

Inflated land prices are preventing affordable homes being built and councils must use new localism powers to stop this, says Richard Kemp

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.

Public housing starts set to fall 22 per cent in 2012

Public housing starts are set to reduce by 22 per cent in 2012 and by a further 5 per cent in 2013, according to a forecast by the Construction Products Association.

Rising to the occasion

She beat stiff opposition to be crowned Inside Housing and the Chartered Institute of Housing’s first ever Rising Star. Here Carla Keegans turns the tables on the CIH by grilling its chiefs on everything from membership fees to how to make people care about housing.

Timing is everything

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

Facing the future

Riots, job shortages - it’s been a tough summer for young people. Martin Hilditch investigates how one housing association is helping

Get some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

The shortlist

Emily Rogers visits the council that is replacing allocation forms with face-to-face meetings to vet prospective tenants

The other side of the story

Dale Farm has dominated the headlines in recent months. But as Alex Turner finds, there are plenty of examples of landlords and Travellers working together successfully