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Masterclasses in Welsh Housing Law: Instant reflections

Posted on 11 September 2026 by David Cowan

There was an unplanned fire alarm 20 mins in, train delays/cancellations (which meant that my old mate and friend of this blog, Justin Bates, was going backwards on his train, […]

Homelessness: Cessation of duty – the UKSC speaks!

Posted on 31 July 2026 by David Cowan

In R(Bano) v Waltham Forest LBC UKSC 22, the Supreme Court has found that (under English law), where an applicant for homelessness assistance is made an offer of waiting list accommodation […]

Imam challenges?

Posted on 31 July 2026 by David Cowan

Last week, I floated the idea that there must be scope in Wales for Imam- style challenges under the homelessness provisions.  I will explain what that means in a moment but […]

Homelessness stats

Posted on 24 July 2026 by David Cowan

The homelessness stats for April 2025 to March 2026 were published on Wednesday.  These show a broadly consistent picture of numbers of applicants, preventions, an acceptances.  There are slight reductions […]

Homelessness internal reviews: What’s the point?

Posted on 10 July 2026 by David Cowan

Some time ago on this blog, I said that I would be carrying out research on the use of the internal reviews process in Wales by homeless applicants.  Since then, […]

Putting it together: Homelessness etc Act amendments

Posted on 2 June 2026 by David Cowan

I don't know about you but I always struggle to read across Acts which are subsequently amended before they are updated online.  My brain just can't cope. Anyway, if this […]

“A fresh eye”

Posted on 15 May 2026 by David Cowan

On Wednesday, Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed that Siân Gwenllian will be the new Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning.  Looking back over the posts on this blog, Siân Gwenllian […]

Homelessness Internal Reviews: Help!

Posted on 26 March 2026 by David Cowan

If you've been following the blog this year, you will know that I have been trying to obtain data on the use of homelessness internal reviews in Wales.  I have […]

Manifestos Part 1

Posted on 13 March 2026 by David Cowan

Apologies - it has been a week and a half.  I usually have posts written earlier in the week but, well, things can get in the way. In this post, […]

Welsh language and social housing allocation: A legal controversy

Posted on 6 March 2026 by David Cowan

There has been an interesting controversy arising from the attempt by Grŵp Cynefin to develop social housing in the Gwynedd coastal village of Trefor which, as I understand it, was […]