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Strong on rhetoric, weak on delivery?

By Nick Raynsford | 10 May 2012

Not only is the housing minister in denial about house-building, claims Nick Raynsford, there i...

Planning for battles ahead

By Nick Raynsford | 02 May 2012

The National Planning Policy Framework is ambiguous andwill inevitably lead to the law courts, sa...

We need more time for council tax benefit changes

By Nick Raynsford | 13 March 2012

The localisation of council tax benefit is a disaster in the making warns Nick Raynsford.

Councils will pick up the tab for benefit cuts

By Nick Raynsford | 25 January 2012

The localisation of housing benefit is a disaster in the making, says Nick Raynsford.

Housing strategy is full of cracks

By Nick Raynsford | 13 January 2012

The Government's approach to housing is crumbling, claims Nick Raynsford.

More than a fringe benefit

By Nick Raynsford | 09 November 2011

Reform of council tax benefit will have a major impact on local authority finances says Nick Rayn...

The uncomfortable home truths

By Nick Raynsford | 07 September 2011

Nick Raynsford looks at how low levels of housing output have led to an acute crisis.

A recipe for conflict

By Nick Raynsford | 02 August 2011

Government attempts to reform the planning system do little to resolve the different interests of...

Renaissance cities

By Nick Raynsford | 06 June 2011

The Government should take up the challenge set by the City Finance Commission, says Nick Raynsford.

What price now for local referendums?

By Nick Raynsford | 12 May 2011

The overwhelming rejection of AV last week, coupled with a low turnout, raises a question over th...