The Private Rented Sector a necessary evil or good and vital partners?
I have long been an advocate of making use of and working with the private rented sector to meet housing need. Partly through pragmatism (realising there was simply not enough publicly funded social housing) and partly through a strong belief in multiple options and choice. The private rented sector in various guises has been a…
Read MoreGeorge Osborne; the Cristiano Ronaldo of British Politics
I am a follower of George Osborne. In the same way that I am a follower of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s quite different from being a “fan”. I watch his performances closely in the knowledge he possesses the most tricks of any player of his generation. Let me explain. This Chancellor’s set piece financial statements…
Read MoreJustice after release?
Housing Options for victims of Miscarriage of Justice, report launched today A report issued today by Commonweal, calls on the government to act to tighten guidance to local councils around their responsibilities to miscarriage of justice victims. Read the report here MOJ Report FINAL The report follows a pilot housing project Commonweal undertook to house…
Read MoreThe World turned upside down
As I hurtle towards the end of my fifth decade I am at serious risk of having my world turned upside down. As a child of the latter half of the 20th Century; as someone who rapidly switched from his intended Physical Geography degree at university to human and social geography ‘you’ve seen one…
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