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PlaceShapers new member star

PlaceShapers announces Phoenix Community Housing as a new member

13 May 2025

Vision to build a better future for its community aligns to PlaceShapers ethos.

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PlaceShapers new member star

PlaceShapers announces BCHG as a new member

8 May 2025

An anchor institution in the Black County and Birmingham, shaping places and improving lives.

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Matt Sugden CE Railway

PlaceShaping in Newcastle; Sunshine on the Tyne

6 May 2025

Board member Matt Sugden blogs about a focus on a common goal.

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Cather Ryder at Hayley Selway Two Rivers April 2025

Two Rivers; Building with purpose and pride

6 May 2025

PlaceShapers CE Catherine Ryder blogs about creating inclusive, small-scale communities that blend...

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Ongo Post Office

Ongo; Transforming Estates, Changing Futures

22 April 2025

Our CE Catherine Ryder blogs about how Ongo is helping Scunthorpe through uncertain times.

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Niki Stockton

Irwell Valley Chair blogs about resilience and innovation

15 April 2025

Global accounts and football teams feature at our Chairs' Network.

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Group shot with Darren Jones

Chief Secretary to the Treasury visits Aspire

3 April 2025

Ahead of the Spending Review, Rt Hon Darren Jones MP sees example of members building homes.

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Our News

PlaceShapers new member star

PlaceShapers announces Phoenix Community Housing as a new member

13 May 2025

Vision to build a better future for its community aligns to PlaceShapers ethos.

Read more
PlaceShapers new member star

PlaceShapers announces BCHG as a new member

8 May 2025

An anchor institution in the Black County and Birmingham, shaping places and improving lives.

Read more
Group shot with Darren Jones

Chief Secretary to the Treasury visits Aspire

3 April 2025

Ahead of the Spending Review, Rt Hon Darren Jones MP sees example of members building homes.

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PlaceShapers new member star

PlaceShapers announces Saffron as a new member

3 April 2025

Saffron Housing Trust joins our network of around 100 community-focused housing associations.

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Blogs

Matt Sugden CE Railway

PlaceShaping in Newcastle; Sunshine on the Tyne

6 May 2025

Board member Matt Sugden blogs about a focus on a common goal.

Read more
Cather Ryder at Hayley Selway Two Rivers April 2025

Two Rivers; Building with purpose and pride

6 May 2025

PlaceShapers CE Catherine Ryder blogs about creating inclusive, small-scale communities that blend...

Read more
Ongo Post Office

Ongo; Transforming Estates, Changing Futures

22 April 2025

Our CE Catherine Ryder blogs about how Ongo is helping Scunthorpe through uncertain times.

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Niki Stockton

Irwell Valley Chair blogs about resilience and innovation

15 April 2025

Global accounts and football teams feature at our Chairs' Network.

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Publications

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Our submission to the 2025 Spending Review

10 February 2025

Our submission to the 2025 Spending Review was informed by input from our members.

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Response to government consultation on rent policy

23 December 2024

Insight and data from members show why a stable rent policy is essential in helping solve the...

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National Planning Policy Framework

26 September 2024

Proposed reforms to the NPPF and other changes to the planning system - our response to government...

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General Election - messages for national stakeholders

19 June 2024

This briefing for national stakeholders sets out the role and impact of place-based housing...

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Member News

whg Nightingale House restoration

whg restores historic site with new eco features

13 May 2025

Sensitive restoration of a former hospital to preserve its architectural heritage includes air...

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CKH Team

Cross Keys Homes uses green spaces to improve well-being

7 May 2025

A partnership approach has led to two new community gardens.

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bpha Walking football

bpha focuses on Healthy People, Healthy Communities

6 May 2025

bpha secures funding to create free ‘Healthy activity sessions.

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WHG

whg creates over 50 skilled local jobs

15 April 2025

A landmark initiative will create one of Britain’s first net-zero carbon-ready neighbourhoods.

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