The essential social housing information contained in the diary has been thoroughly updated and continues to be the main reason why those at every level in the sector ensure they have their copy ready at hand at the start of each year.

The Social Housing Directory contents for 2009 include:
Information section:
	Introduction
	Worklessness and Social Housing - as social landlords become increasingly involved in employment and training we look at examples of existing schemes and whether they offer a way forward at a time when the proportion of social tenants in paid employment is at an all-time low
	Eco-Towns and Energy Conversation - we look at what they are and at the challenges they face, environmentally and politically, with examples from elsewhere in the world
	'Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour' - what is it, the 'respect agenda', the respect standard, landlord's ten commitments, attitudes to anti-social behaviour, racial harassment, a history of 'ASBOs', developing policies and procedures, specialist support and training, enforcement or prevention, finding a balance and preventing youth nuisance (with case studies), useful contacts
	'Homebuy' - the three types
	The Decent Homes Targets
	Education and Training
	Housing Facts and Figures
	Law summaries of legislation relevant to Housing
	Welfare Benefits - quick reference guides and ready reckoners for Housing benefit, Council Tax etc.
	Homelessness - a guide to eligibility
	Grant Making Bodies and Charitable Trusts
Listings section:
	List of all local authorities with housing responsibilities, showing full addresses and contact details and details of devolved responsibilities to Stock Transfers, ALMOS or RSL
	List of larger Housing Associations and Groups with telephone, fax and email addresses
	List of National Housing Federations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
	National and regional contacts for Central and devolved UK government, plus details of the Housing Corporation, Goverment-Related Organisations and other bodies
	Professional and Trade Bodies and Trade Unions
	Political Parties, International Contacts, Voluntary, Campaign and Special Interest groups
	Trade journals and magazines
	Consultants and relevant Commercial Organisations
	Guide to Training and Qualifications in Housing including a comprehensive list of Colleges and Universities offering CIH Accredited Courses

For information regarding the style and content of the Diary section of this Directory please refer to our calendar diary page

Social Housing Diaries available for 2009 Diary I – A5 Week to View, with Social Housing Directory Diary J – A5 Day to Page, with Social Housing Directory Diary O – A4 Week to View (Column Style), with Social Housing Directory