One-star ratings for midlands councils

The road ahead

It’s been a long journey down the yellow brick road, but from 1 April a new housing regulator will focus largely on English housing associations’ economic activity. Keith Cooper investigates what this change in policy direction means for the sector.

Green light

Winning ways

The winners of this year’s Housing Heroes awards are the finest teams, tenants and staff in the social housing sector. Chloë Stothart finds out how they became the best

Changes to London Housing Strategy revealed

The Mayor of London has cut the number of core aims in his housing strategy from five to two and is pledging to promote the use of powers to criminalise squatting to free up empty homes.

Out of commission

The Audit Commission has completed its final inspection. So what did the watchdog achieve and will it be missed? Simon Brandon finds out

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

Scaling new heights

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a housing sector chief executive? Simon Brandon uncovers the golden rules to help you reach your career summit

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

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

Fairytale ending?

As the third sector’s Cinderella services struggle in the face of cuts social landlords have the opportunity to ride in like the proverbial prince and rescue them.