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A research-led retrofit demonstration project delivered by wienerberger in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is providing practical insights for social housing providers looking to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and affordability for residents. The Renatus retrofit test houses on... View Article

Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have started work to build 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield. Key partners and local representatives marked the start of the project onsite to see the work... View Article

We are pleased to announce that Thrive Homes and Watford Community Housing have agreed to merge on 1 June 2026, creating a new Community Gateway housing association with the strength to deliver enhanced services with residents at the heart of... View Article

The £2m project saw 122 properties in Westminster benefit from energy efficient upgrades, partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Mears Group delivered works on behalf of client Octavia (part of the Abri Group), aiming to improve both the condition and performance of Octavia’s social... View Article

Karbon Homes has officially opened a development of 28 new affordable homes in the heart of North Shields, with a welcome event for new residents and a visit from North Tyneside’s elected mayor. Joined by Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Karen Clark,... View Article

Sefton Council’s Cabinet Members responsible for children, young people and housing, Cllrs Diane Roscoe and Daren Veidman visited Sefton’s first new Council homes for almost 20 years today. They were joined by Mandy Elliott Chief Executive of Crosby Housing Association,... View Article

Affordable housing provider Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) has signed a significant agreement with Berkeley to deliver 426 new affordable homes at TwelveTrees Park in West Ham, London. As part of the second phase of the development, MTVH will deliver 148... View Article

Orbit Homes is continuing its commitment to deliver quality, energy efficient affordable homes with plans approved for its new fully affordable 63-home development, Lancaster Fields in Baginton. In partnership with Stonebond, the partnerships developer, Orbit Homes will deliver 33 new... View Article

New homes in Stirchley will be owned and managed by social housing provider GreenSquareAccord. ( GSA ) GSA will retain ownership of the 39 social rent homes and three community‑facing commercial units at the development on Pershore Road. The social housing provider has partnered with Stirchley Co-Operative Development on the project, and the intention was for SCD to purchase, own and manage the homes. However, it is now... View Article

More than half of women working in the social housing sector still feel they need to work harder than men to achieve the same opportunities, according to an industry survey. Women in Social Housing (WISH) has released the findings of its... View Article

An updated plan to regenerate the Rowley Drive area of Newmarket has been submitted to West Suffolk Council, after community feedback prompted a series of changes. Flagship, part of housing provider Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), put an earlier version of... View Article

Awaab’s Law presents a pivotal chance for housing providers to prioritise strategic, preventative damp and mould management, says Dave Woodward, Director of Key Accounts at Plumb Centre, highlighting the importance of correct specification and long-term oversight. When it comes to... View Article

A housing association colleague has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising innovation and leadership in community safety. Worcester based, Joe Henshaw, an Electrical QS Manager at Platform Housing Group, has been named a finalist in the Rising Star category at... View Article

John Verge, Chief Executive of Golden Lane Housing, has been appointed to the government’s new Supported Housing Advisory Panel, established under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.  The panel, formally established on 12 February 2026, will play a key... View Article

London Square partners with Clarion for 261 affordable homes in Lee Green, Lewisham London Square has exchanged contracts with leading housing provider Clarion Housing Group to deliver the full affordable housing provision at the regeneration of the former Leegate Shopping... View Article

Sentry Fire Safety Group (Sentry) today published the findings from its comprehensive nine-month investigation into the safety of social housing fire doors across England. The report, A BURNING ISSUE: The Reality of Fire Door Safety in Social Housing, reveals systemic shortcomings in... View Article

Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) has been recognised as one of the leading employers in the housing association sector, after being featured in Housing Today’s Good Employer Guide 2026. The inaugural guide is a national celebration of housing associations that... View Article

Mears Group has carried out planned and retrofit works on the Bancroft Estate, on behalf of client Tower Hamlets Council. The £4.7m project has spanned 18 months and has brought a wide range of improvements to the estate, with three blocks being refurbished.   The project forms... View Article

Sunderland’s planning committee have given a development of 75 affordable homes in Ryhope the green light. The development, on the former Tunstall Poultry Farm site south of Ryhope Colliery, is a partnership between Karbon Homes and lead contractor Oaktree Living.... View Article