Social housing2 days agoCouncil house tenants face 'stealth rent hikes'Bristol City Council tells tenants they must now pay extra for some amenities and services.2 days ago4 days agoHundreds of council homes below par, survey saysOf 2,488 homes examined, 329 were deemed below par with failures such as health and safety issues.4 days ago5 days agoCouple's 'nightmare' year in leaking council flatJames and Taylor Wilson say they have mould and dripping ceilings at their home in Southampton.5 days ago6 days agoTenancy fraud crackdown saves £5m, council saysThe action ensures council houses in Birmingham go to those in genuine need, a councillor reports.6 days ago7 days agoTower block collapse fears ignored over typosA report raising concerns about the tower block was not escalated for more than a year. 7 days ago17 Jul 2026Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this target.17 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.16 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Child and disabled mum left in B&B for over a yearEaling Council is criticised for placing a disabled pregnant mother and child in unsuitable accommodation for over a year.15 Jul 202612 Jul 2026Planning system 'needs to be overhauled' to build homes neededThere are also calls for the Welsh government to set aside more cash for building after a hike in costs.12 Jul 2026...
