Terrorism links harm community scheme

Landlords urged to tackle gangs

Housing providers will be encouraged to see preventing gangs and violence as part of their broader aims under plans outlined by the Home Office today.

Family values

Scrapping Audit Commission was ‘missed opportunity’

The sudden abolition of the Audit Commission was a ‘missed opportunity’ to reassess how the performance of local authorities is monitored, a committee of MPs has found.

Organisations agree to end 'who you know' culture

A group of leading organisations in the housing sector have signed up to the government’s pledge to end the culture of ‘who you know, not what you know’.

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Driving the agenda

In order to decide on its local offers, Gloucester City Homes ran a roadshow and set up a residents’ steering group. Here, Lisa Howarth explains how

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

Default hurdles creep up

Lenders are adding to areas which trigger a loan default, says Louise Leaver, partner, head of finance, at Winckworth Sherwood

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

Unlocking funds to build

Associations must work carefully to secure their development grant, says Gillian Bastow, partner at Lewis Silkin