PlaceShapers announces Housing 21 as a member
18 February 2026
Specialist older persons housing provider joins our national network.
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East End Homes connects at Leaders' Event
12 February 2026
East End Homes CE Daniel Killian blogs about a network of people who care deeply about their places.
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Response to government's social and affordable housing package
28 January 2026
Members now have the certainty they need to plan for the future with confidence.
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Prime minister discusses Warm Homes Plan with PlaceShapers
22 January 2026
Hightown Housing Association the focus for the Warm Homes Plan launch.
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Beyond Numbers - Building Great Places To Live
20 January 2026
Collection of Fabian-society commissioned essays features PlaceShapers CE Catherine Ryder.
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Climate Minister Visits South Yorkshire
14 January 2026
Climate Minister sees first-hand how housing associations deliver greener living.
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Three new PlaceShapers board members
8 January 2026
Chief executives of member organisations add to strength and diversity.
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PlaceShapers announces Housing 21 as a member
18 February 2026
Specialist older persons housing provider joins our national network.
Read moreResponse to government's social and affordable housing package
28 January 2026
Members now have the certainty they need to plan for the future with confidence.
Read morePrime minister discusses Warm Homes Plan with PlaceShapers
22 January 2026
Hightown Housing Association the focus for the Warm Homes Plan launch.
Read moreClimate Minister Visits South Yorkshire
14 January 2026
Climate Minister sees first-hand how housing associations deliver greener living.
Read moreBlogs
East End Homes connects at Leaders' Event
12 February 2026
East End Homes CE Daniel Killian blogs about a network of people who care deeply about their places.
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A chapter closes but the PlaceShapers story continues
6 January 2026
Outgoing vice chair Claire Higgins blogs about her time on the PlaceShapers board.
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Reflections on Social Place-Shaping: Lessons from Our Year of Learning
2 December 2025
Our Chief Executive, Catherine Ryder, reflects on our focus on social place-shaping.
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PlaceShaping in Action supports independent living
2 December 2025
Regeneration creates warm, safe spaces that support people’s health, confidence, and independence...
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Beyond Numbers - Building Great Places To Live
20 January 2026
Collection of Fabian-society commissioned essays features PlaceShapers CE Catherine Ryder.
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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.
Read moreResponse 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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New community garden reduces isolation
4 September 2025
Emh joins with local residents and partners to create a new space for wellbeing.
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Westward Housing's community centre relaunch creates thriving hub
21 August 2025
Classes, children’s sessions and drop-ins to connect people help build community resilience.
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North Star creates 'gold star' green homes
23 July 2025
Value of new homes on site of disused snooker club highlighted by MP.
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