Friday, 25 May 2012

Start with a bang

After two years of turbulence, homelessness charity Shelter is hoping it can use the coming general election to push housing up the political agenda. Spearheading the campaign is Campbell Robb, its new, adrenalin-pumped chief executive. Emily Twinch met him.

SIGN IN TO ACCESS THIS CONTENT

You've reached your monthly limit for unrestricted access to Inside Housing content. To get free unrestricted access simply sign in below, or register your details.

Sign In

If you are already registered sign in for unrestricted access to alll the content on the site.

Related

Articles

  • Building the future

    11/11/2011

    There may be dark times ahead but the sector is determined to come out on top. Simon Brandon asks some top housing bosses what they think the coming years hold

  • Girl’s murder sparks tightening of procedures

    16/03/2012

    The horrific murder of a teenage girl by a serial sex attacker in Leeds has prompted a national shake-up of measures which track the movements of dangerous ex-offenders.

  • Cracking efficiency

    17/06/2011

    It’s undisputed that housing must be provided more efficiently, but how best to do it? Inside Housing convened a round table of industry experts to find out. Caroline Thorpe reports

  • CML: Repossessions stabilised

    10 May 2012

    The numbers of repossessions of properties have stabilised, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

  • The sustainability race

    18/11/2011

    Green energy installations were meant to be the future but how much will it cost to get there? And will the race to fit photovoltaic panels before the feed-in tariff is cut lead to a bumpy ride? Jess McCabe investigates.

Resources

  • The power of youth

    23/03/2012

    Last summer’s riots demonstrated how disenfranchised some young people are from their communities. Beena Nadeem meets the teenagers teaching social landlords how to put that right

  • Ringing the changes

    6 February 2012

    Opened last year, Orbit Heart of England’s Sampson Close development in Bell Green is one of the first schemes in the area to meet Passivhaus standards. Here the various partners explain why they are taking this high energy efficiency approach to house building.

  • Window of opportunity

    03/02/2012

    Last month’s court ruling means landlords may have a few weeks to claim the pre-cut feed-in tariff rate, says Rob Beiley, partner at Trowers & Hamlins

  • Lending laws

    09/12/2011

    Follow these simple rules to ensure negotiations with lenders go smoothly, says Nnenna Morah

  • Uncertain times for tenants

    27/04/2012

    Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper

Latest Jobs

  • Head of Operations

    Orbit Heart of England is an operating association of Orbit Group Limited - one of the largest and most successful ...

    £55,800-£62,000

    Closing: 2012-06-07 00:00:00

  • Head of Locality (Moseley & District)

    This is a brand new and exciting opportunity to join Moseley & District, part of the Accord Group.

    up to £46,000 plus an excellent benefits package

    Closing: 2012-06-01 00:00:00

  • Project Manager – Extra Care Housing

    Take a leading role in the design and management of three new Extra Care Homes so that people can live ...

    Circa £50,000

  • Group Director Care and Support

    Riverside is proud to be a leading UK provider of care, support and affordable housing to over 80,000 tenants and ...

    Six figure package

    Closing: 2012-06-15 00:00:00

  • Executive Director

    Genesis Housing Association provides quality homes and services to enable our customers to build better futures. We are pioneers within ...

    £135,000

    Closing: 2012-06-06 00:00:00