Landlords urged to tackle gangs

The Riot Report

Following the riots that swept through some of England’s major cities in August Inside Housing , the Chartered Institute of Housing and the National Housing Federation launched The Riot Report: How housing providers are building stronger communities.

A way out

More girls are becoming involved in gang activity. Providing positive alternatives is vital

'This train of madness'

Housing staff pulled out of troubled estates

Front line housing staff have been withdrawn from estates across England to protect their safety in the wake of this week’s riots.

‘My son’s death haunts me every day’

The brutal murder of eight-year-old Mark Cummings prompted a group of social landlords to question Scotland’s policy on housing sex offenders. Here, Martin Hilditch reports on their long battle for information and the consequences of their campaign

Taking control of the media

In the wake of the summer’s riots, landlords are using social media to debunk stereotypes and show the good in their communities. Charlotte Goddard finds out how

Acting with conviction

Squatting could soon be criminalised but awareness of current laws is crucial, says Sarah Lines, social housing lawyer at Cobbetts

No trouble

The government is drawing up new measures to streamline approaches to anti-social behaviour. ASB advisor Chris Grose answers your questions about how they might work

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

Getting connected

In the second of our Focus pieces on digital inclusion, Liverpool Mutual Homes chief Steve Coffey outlines the work his organisation is doing.