Looking for trouble

To the lighthouse

Slow progress

Seventy-five years ago George Orwell exposed terrible living conditions in the north. Today the same areas still face huge problems

Council sent complainants' details to ASB offenders

Police are patrolling an estate around the clock after a council sent details of residents who complained of anti-social behaviour to the perpetrators.

Look who’s talking

When residents on Islington’s Andover estate complained about anti-social behaviour, they never expected their details to be sent to the perpertrators. Here, Rhiannon Bury kicks off our safer communities special by investigating the damage done by the council’s data blunder

Housing sector reacts to Localism Act

The sector has welcomed the formation of the Localism Act, which gained royal assent this week.

Along for the ride

Contractor Kier offers customers the chance to shadow a maintenance worker for a day. Here, Sheffield Homes tenant Yvonne Collins, 71, explains how the scheme is improving tenants’ understanding of repairs and their satisfaction with the service

Harm’s way

A new tool will help landlords improve community life by tackling anti-social behaviour, says Sarah Pearson

Smoke signals

Identifying fire risks is key to preventing tragedy. Helen Clifton finds out how one housing association is working with the fire service to keep tenants safe

Scrapheap challenge

The price of metal has risen sky high making pipes, railings and even boilers an irresistible target to thieves. Chloë Stothart finds out how one housing association is tackling the growing problem of metal theft

Stuck in the mud

Despite the Localism Act being passed, the role LEPs can play in housing remains uncertain, says Liz Jenkins, partner, and Laura Coates, trainee, at Clyde & Co