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Tom Wall

Tom Wall

Recent Articles

Salford’s way: an interview with mayor Paul Dennett

Salford’s way: an interview with mayor Paul Dennett

How will Greater Manchester’s plans be shaped by Paul Dennett, Salford’s Corbynist mayor who holds the region’s housing brief?
How councils are using their pension funds to build homes

How councils are using their pension funds to build homes

A handful of councils have struck deals to use their pension funds to build homes. But will these ventures lead to a housebuilding boost
The battle for Haringey

The battle for Haringey

Haringey has one of the most high-profile – and controversial – regeneration schemes in the UK. Tom Wall speaks to both sides
Copy of Making the case for regional devolution

Copy of Making the case for regional devolution

Devolution in the North East could help the region deliver more and better homes, says Pat Ritchie
Crunch time for Universal Credit

Crunch time for Universal Credit

As the roll-out of ‘full’ Universal Credit ramps up and grabs the headlines, we republish a piece looking at what it could mean for social landlords and tenants.
Mind your headroom

Mind your headroom

Ten English councils have reached or gone over their borrowing caps. Tom Wall finds out what they are doing differently to other councils
Having a mayor

Having a mayor

Recent devolution has seen a spate of metro mayors take office. Tom Wall finds out whether the new breed of municipal leader can change local housing policy