All Housing Today articles in February 2025 – Page 7
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News‘Grip the housing crisis or accept managed decline’ G15 chair tells government
Fiona Fletcher-Smith warns government 1.5m homes target is under threat unless ministers act to restores financial certainty to social housing sector
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NewsMcLaren Living gets green light for 314-home mixed-use scheme
Watford development will see police station and magistrates court demolished
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NewsECF and Wolverhampton council gain approval for 1,000-home Wolverhampton regeneration
Development’s first phase will deliver 331 build-to-rent and affordable homes
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In FocusSix key takeaways from Scotland’s Housing Festival 2025
The Scottish social housing sector gathered in Edinburgh this week. Delegates mulled the impacts of a new Westminster government and regulatory changes with one eye on Holyrood elections next year. Daniel Gayne reports.
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In FocusGood Employment Report - Chapter three: Sustaining inclusive workplaces
Our exclusive research project looking at solutions housing organisations are using to improve diversity and address skills challenges publishes its findings this week. Here is our second chapter.
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NewsConstruction training needs to be less “wasteful” if 1.5m homes target is to be met, says CITB boss
Select committee hears evidence on the construction industry’s capacity to deliver 1.5m homes
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NewsGreen light for 460-home mixed-use marina scheme in Southampton
Scheme will not include affordable housing following viability assessment
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NewsManchester and Salford outline proposals for 7,000-home regeneration plan
The local authorities will meet next week to review plans for Strangeways prior to public consultation
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NewsHalton Housing hires director of customer experience
Lisa Windle appointed at 7,000-home association
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NewsHousing Ombudsman pledges to speed up complaint investigation times as demand ‘doubles’
Watchdog opens consultations on five-year strategy and 2025/26 business plan as it grapples with “unprecedented” volumes of work
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NewsPlanning approvals fall to decade low as housing output drops
HBF boss warns housing supply is at “crisis” levels
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NewsNorthern Ireland Executive to fund intermediate rental housing for the first time
New programme will see 300 homes rented out at 80% market rent by Choice Housing Association subsidiary’s Maple & May
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In FocusHousing Today’s Good Employment Report in full
Housing Today this week publishes its exclusive Good Employment Report.
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CommentThe time for passive observation is over – SMEs must lead the housing revolution
With 2025 bringing fresh optimism to construction and development, the UK’s ambitious housing targets demand a bold, innovative approach. Lanre Gbolade explores how the future of sustainable, high-quality homes hinges on empowering local businesses and embracing new models of delivery
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NewsPlans for student housing scheme above Southwark tube station approved
Original office plan swapped for student accommodation because of falling demand for workspace
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NewsThird tower added to Manchester mixed-use scheme plan in viability redesign
Homes doubled to 800 as developer admits the ”financial landscape has shifted significantly”
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NewsNew representative body for council housing directors due to launch in 2025/26
The Association of Directors of Housing is backed by MHCLG and the LGA
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NewsBlack Country Housing Group appoints new CEO
Adrian Eggington will succeed Amanda Tomlinson following her retirement at the end of April 2025
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NewsScottish Federation of Housing Associations CEO Sally Thomas to step down
Social housing leader cites need to focus on ‘other aspects of life’ ahead of autumn departure
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NewsUK house prices hold steady in February, says Halifax
Bank’s mortgage chief says market activity ‘strong’ despite slowdown