Cobalt Housing chief executive Alan Rogers believes that, for homes and communities to thrive, the social housing sector and the government must unite.

As COVID-19 again rears its ugly head, Cobalt Housing’s Nick Grubb explains why the need for safe and secure housing has never been greater.

Liverpool City Council has announced plans to establish a new strategic housing delivery team in order to deliver a “new generation” of council homes.

Proposals are to be considered for a comprehensive landlord licensing scheme which would cover around 80% of privately rented properties in the city.

Homeless people and rough sleepers in Liverpool who were supported into emergency accommodation during lockdown could be given help to access the city’s vacant properties.