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Platform Housing Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s Outstanding Employers for 2026 by the prestigious Ethnicity Awards, with a colleague shortlisted in the national Future Leader category. The annual Ethnicity Awards celebrate organisations and individuals making a... View Article

Just 4% of social landlords describe themselves as “very prepared” for the expansion of Awaab’s Law Phase 2, according to new research from Housemark. This highlights a confidence gap in sector readiness ahead of the introduction  of wider requirements later... View Article

54North Homes has officially opened a development of 28 affordable and sustainable new homes in Armley, Leeds, with a welcome event for new residents, councillors and partners. The £5 million Pilkington Grove scheme has been built on a brownfield site,... View Article

Two north west housing associations have merged to create a single regional provider managing 310 homes, with plans to strengthen services, invest in existing homes and explore opportunities for expansion. Manchester Jewish Housing Association and Liverpool Jewish Housing Association have... View Article

Construction is advancing on the Moulsecoomb Housing and Community Hub project in Brighton, a major regeneration scheme that will deliver 222 new council homes alongside a new community hub and improved public spaces. The project, which is being delivered by... View Article

Karbon Homes’ flagship Seaham Garden Village development in County Durham hits its two year anniversary since work started onsite with construction partner, Esh Construction. Since July 2024, construction has begun on 213 affordable homes on the garden village site, 49 of are completed and welcomed... View Article

Platform Housing Group has appointed Emma Palmer as its new Chief Executive. Bringing more than 30 years’ experience across housing associations and local government, Emma joins the Group to lead one of England’s largest housing providers into its next chapter. Emma... View Article

Construction and development specialist Seddon has completed work on Longshaw Drive, a new housing development in Salford, providing 177 much-needed homes on a former brownfield site. Delivered on behalf of Salford City Council, the scheme forms part of its wider Salford Passivhaus... View Article

A brand new £12.7 million housing development in the heart of Cadishead is delivering 48 high-quality homes for social rent and shared ownership, helping to meet local housing needs and support community growth. The Green Lane scheme, led by ForHousing... View Article

Not-for-profit housing group Orbit is celebrating completing its 2,000th new home as part of its commitment to build and regenerate 7,000 homes by 2030, and pledge to help tackle the UK’s housing crisis. It marks 2,000 new homes built since the... View Article

Salford housing association Salix Homes has appointed its principal contractors to deliver a major investment programme to improve homes and communities across Salford. Greater Manchester-based firms Emanuel Whittaker and Connolly have both been reappointed following an extensive procurement process and... View Article

Family-owned home builder, Campion Homes, is celebrating two important milestones in the delivery of much-needed affordable homes in Dundee through its continued partnership with Abertay Housing Association. The Dundee-based housing association has now taken ownership of eight new three-bedroom homes... View Article

More than 380 newly completed homes will soon be available to people in Barking and Dagenham, marking another major milestone in the borough’s ambitious programme to deliver thousands of high-quality homes for local people. The 386 new homes, directly delivered... View Article

Major cladding remediation and improvement works have been successfully completed at 1-75 Manor Court in Weybridge, Surrey. Led by housing association A2Dominion, the £6.85 million project has delivered essential fire safety upgrades, alongside extensive internal and external renovations to support the long-term... View Article

Sanctuary Scotland has marked the handover of 64 new homes for social rent at Duncan Street in Greenock, transforming the site of a former health centre into a new affordable housing development. Delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and... View Article

Not-for-profit housing group, Orbit, recently welcomed Folkestone and Hythe MP, Tony Vaughan KC, to take a tour of Dawsons Green, where it’s delivering 77 new affordable homes to boost the availability of affordable homes in the local area. In partnership... View Article

Jonathan Walters, the chief executive of the Regulator of Social Housing, used his address at the Housing 2026 conference this morning to reinforce the importance of achieving more and better social homes. Jonathan said that the “sector has delivered nearly... View Article

Appointments announced to strengthen the Executive and Leadership teams at Chime Housing, supporting merger delivery and integration. Amy Fox becomes Chief People and Governance Officer, and Carl Byrne becomes Integration Director. They will support the delivery of Chime’s long-term goals,... View Article