The Government is committed to thriving, vibrant, sustainable communities. These communities must also be places where people from all walks of life show respect, understanding and tolerance for those around them, places where anti-social behaviour is not tolerated and is dealt with swiftly.

Sustainable communities should be fully involved in working with local agencies to improve services in their neighbourhood. Housing associations have a vital role in this neighbourhood management process -- they need to look beyond the management and maintenance of homes and think about what improvements they can make across the whole community. The Housing Corporation is committed to ensuring that all housing associations play their part.