The Future of Council Housing

Originally published in 1982, at a time when the UK government was pursuing the policy of council house sales, this book explores the implications of selling council houses, criticises the housing management and policies of the 1970s and 80s and argues forcefully for the retention of the council housing sector.

John English was a Lecturer in Social Administration at the University of Paisley.

1. The First Sixty Years of Council Housing David Whitham 2. A New Era for Council Housing? Alan Murie 3. The Financial and Economic Implications of Council House Sales Bernard Kilroy 4. The Social Implications of Council House Sales Bernard Kilroy 5. The Demand for Home Ownership Colin Jones 6. Ideology and Housing Management Pam Gallagher 7. Private Housing at All Costs: Some Lessons from America Valerie Karn 8. The Choice for Council Housing John English