As a procurement consortium for social housing formed by social landlords, NEP is dedicated to getting the best deal it can for its members – and for their tenants. “Collaboration is not rocket science; you just need to make that leap of faith,” says Ian Brimer, talking to Northern Housing about the organisation he leads

It is often said that there is strength in numbers and this is certainly the case at East Midlands Property Alliance (empa), which was formed by local authorities in the East Midlands to improve the delivery of property services to their communities

Boris Johnson swept to power in 2008 on a platform of change, and having decided his predecessor’s
London Plan didn’t quite fit with the programme, he has delivered a replacement. So what does that actually mean, asks Chris Newbould?

If the cost of basic foodstuffs had risen in line with house prices, we’d probably have a riot on our hands. While that may be hard to imagine, Shelter’s grocery price comparison is certainly food for thought. Mark Cantrell reports