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Working for North East communities

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

Opting for a better future

As a stock-retaining local authority finding the cash to invest in homes has sometimes been tricky for West Lancashire Borough Council but if plans to become self-financing are successful that could all soon be about to change

How much for a loaf of bread?

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

Generating a buzz in Bury

The future is looking somewhat green for tenants in Bury if the ambitions of its social landlord come to fruition

Small is beautiful at Dale & Valley Homes

Size is certainly not everything and Dale & Valley Homes believes that being one of the smallest ALMOs works in its favour, helping it to provide better, more reactive, services for customers more efficiently

empa brings strength in numbers

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

Ever greener homes of the valleys

Wales & West Housing Association (WWHA) is looking to push the boundaries of affordable – and sustainable – housing with a number of targeted developments

No nonsense approach to quality

As a housebuilder, Cocksedge Building Contractors has inevitably felt the pinch over the last couple of years, but that hasn’t stopped the company making the most of its niche to enjoy a strong start to the year

Looking to the future

A recent report from the National Housing Federation revealed the East Midlands is facing the fastest
household growth in England. Midlands Housing found out how Futures Housing Group is meeting the challenge to support local communities

Reaping the dividends in Daventry

With some significant achievements in force, or about to come into place, Daventry District Council is planning ahead to sustain ever-better delivery