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The government is right to be more interventionist on planning

By Paul Smith

Governments have tried assuming every council will plan maturely and conscientiously. But this hasn’t worked so Matthew Pennycook’s more robust approach is needed, writes Paul Smith.

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Reputation, relationships and results: what I’ve learnt about complaints during my seven years as Housing Ombudsman

By Richard Blakeway

In his last column as ombudsman, Richard Blakeway reflects on the progress the social housing sector has made as a new prime minister takes the reins