Strategic partners who will help deliver the government’s new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme, the largest investment in social and affordable housing in a generation, have been confirmed by Homes England. 33 partners will receive grant funding and
The Government has pledged £10 billion to to support the delivery of more than 70,000 council, social and affordable homes, across England. It will go to 33 Strategic Partners – councils, housing associations and other providers that have secured long-term
Thousands of new homes will be built around England’s train, tram and underground stations under new Government planning rules. The changes will speed up house-building in well-connected areas, making better use of underdeveloped land around stations. Under the government’s new
Mayors across England are to be given ‘call in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas. Under new proposals due to be announced by the Government this week, a mayor will now be able to take
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has extended Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Chair of Homes England for another six months to the end of April 2027. The extension ensures continuity of experienced leadership for the Homes England board. Homes England Chair, Pat
A major step forward in the transformation of Riverside Sunderland has been confirmed, with Homes England backing the Sheepfolds neighbourhood through a £27.7 million investment. The funding will help transform the former industrial site with more than 350 homes. £10
Councillor Ken Williamson has been elected Chair of the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee for the 2026/27 municipal year. The Epping Forest District Council Portfolio Holder for Shaping our District succeeds Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council,
Tewkesbury Borough Council in Gloucestershire has confirmed plans to establish a company, fully owned by the council – marking the first formal step towards creating a locally led development corporation to take forward the Tewkesbury Garden Communities programme. The programme promotes
The Church Commissioners for England has submitted an outline planning application for the final phase of the northern expansion of Ely in East Cambridgeshire – a community of up to 1,607 homes, supported by flexible employment uses and substantial green open
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) has published its Business Plan for 2026/27, setting out a delivery programme for the next phase of growth at Ebbsfleet Garden City with a focus on bringing forward Ebbsfleet town centre. Known as Ebbsfleet Central, the
Arada is to work with Gensler, Arup and Planit during the first phase of Thameside West, a new 5,000-home district in East London . Spanning over 47 acres in London’s Royal Docks and with a Gross Development Value of £2.5
The first convenience store at Wirral Waters has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone in Peel Waters’ ongoing transformation of former docklands in one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects – which includes provision for up to 13,000 homes.
