Wandsworth to link tenancies to employment

Messy realities

Eviction threat for non-working new tenants

New council tenants could lose their home if they are not in work or training, under plans being drawn up by a Conservative-led council.

Housing leapfrog

Controversial new allocations policies which prioritise applicants in work are gaining momentum among councils. Emily Rogers kicks off our residents special issue with a look at why working tenants are being allowed to jump up the housing waiting list.

Allocations overhaul to favour ‘responsible’ tenants

Westminster Council has unveiled a range of sanctions and rewards for social housing tenants and applicants as part of a new ‘vision’ for its public services.

Government issues guidance on housing allocation

The government has urged councils to prioritise tenants who are seeking work in the allocation of social housing.

Teaming up with the Met

What happened when a housing association joined its local police force to improve the response to anti-social behaviour? Simon Brandon finds out

The power of youth

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

Tooled up for success

Social landlords could save thousands of pounds and boost tenant satisfaction by improving their repairs services. Here, Debbie Larner explains how a new campaign aims to help them do just that

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

Tenants on the move

A group of London housing associations has launched a scheme to help unemployed tenants relocate to get back into work. Alex Turner reports