Social housing

Social housing residents in Woking will have to apply to the council to own dogs.

The Labour council says a deal with Aviva will help build homes, but the Green party is critical.

Sheyanne Mahy says renting in the private market was "way beyond her reach".

Flats built at a former office block site without planning permission must come down.

Southampton City Council has been invited to join a government programme aimed at increasing the number of council homes built in the city.

Councillors and officers from Southampton City Council meet to scrutinise a new housing strategy.

A family with a disabled six-year-old say they are struggling with being placed in an inaccessible flat.

Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.