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Emily Twinch

Emily Twinch

Recent Articles

Exception to the rule

Exception to the rule

Councils are often accused of not doing enough with rural exception sites but, as Emily Twinch finds, Cornwall is bucking the trend

The downsizing dilemma

The downsizing dilemma

Too few older people are downsizing, meaning families are missing out on homes with more bedrooms. Emily Twinch finds out if and how the housing sector can overcome the problem.

Passing the buck

Passing the buck

With councils’ budgets squeezed Emily Twinch finds out what is being done to stop vulnerable people falling between the gaps

Why Bootle’s building on this national park

Why Bootle’s building on this national park

Building in national parks is usually met with firm opposition from residents. One Cumbrian town is breaking the mould. Emily Twinch finds out why

Building for Scotland

Building for Scotland

Scottish councils are building homes, and lots of them. Emily Twinch investigates how they’re doing it

£5m scheme to tackle rogue landlords

£5m scheme to tackle rogue landlords

The government has today announced a £5m pot to help councils tackle rogue landlords and ‘beds in sheds’.

Service remembers London homeless

Service remembers London homeless

More than 180 homeless and formerly homeless people who have died over the past year in the capital were remembered at an annual service in London.

Housing concern 'at 40 year high'

Housing concern 'at 40 year high'

Concern about housing in Britain is at its highest level for 41 years, according to an Ipsos Mori poll.