PlaceShapers welcomes new PM Andy Burnham and his focus on empowered local places
20 July 2026
By investing in both homes and communities, the government can unlock lasting economic, social and...
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Latest Stories
What made the PlaceShapers Communications Network day feel different?
14 July 2026
Hilary Tooke, from South Lakes Housing, blogs about a visit to Phoenix Community Housing.
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PlaceShapers and Fusion21 announce new partnership to support better outcomes for communities
8 July 2026
New partnership aimed at strengthening both organisations’ work to support members in helping...
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What 125 years of history at FGCH can teach us about More and Better Homes
6 July 2026
PlaceShapers communications lead Joanna Charlton blogs about on of our newest members.
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Choice, Dignity and Belonging: Why Raven Chooses a Community Supermarket Instead of Food Bank Vouchers
11 June 2026
Angela Ellis, Head of Thriving Communities at Raven, blogs about a different way of supporting...
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How Eden HA's wildlife partnership brought together the community
10 June 2026
Chris Fawcett, chief executive of Eden HA, blogs about sustainability lessons from a new wild...
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Lessons from Housing 21 – building homes and communities for an ageing population
28 May 2026
Matthew Walker, Chair of PlaceShapers, blogs about a visit to Housing 21.
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PlaceShapers welcomes new PM Andy Burnham and his focus on empowered local places
20 July 2026
By investing in both homes and communities, the government can unlock lasting economic, social and...
Read morePlaceShapers and Fusion21 announce new partnership to support better outcomes for communities
8 July 2026
New partnership aimed at strengthening both organisations’ work to support members in helping...
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PlaceShapers launches new Neighbourhoods and Place Network
20 May 2026
New network brings together senior leaders to collaborate on place-shaping.
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PlaceShapers response to the proposed Social Housing Renewal Bill
13 May 2026
A welcome focus on protecting and renewing social housing announced in the Kings' Speech.
Read moreBlogs
What made the PlaceShapers Communications Network day feel different?
14 July 2026
Hilary Tooke, from South Lakes Housing, blogs about a visit to Phoenix Community Housing.
Read moreWhat 125 years of history at FGCH can teach us about More and Better Homes
6 July 2026
PlaceShapers communications lead Joanna Charlton blogs about on of our newest members.
Read moreChoice, Dignity and Belonging: Why Raven Chooses a Community Supermarket Instead of Food Bank Vouchers
11 June 2026
Angela Ellis, Head of Thriving Communities at Raven, blogs about a different way of supporting...
Read moreHow Eden HA's wildlife partnership brought together the community
10 June 2026
Chris Fawcett, chief executive of Eden HA, blogs about sustainability lessons from a new wild...
Read morePublications
PlaceShapers Strategic Plan 2026 - 2029
23 April 2026
Setting out our overall ambition and goals for the next three years.
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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.
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Cross Keys Homes fulfil home ownership dreams
9 July 2026
Homes England's Affordable Homes Programme creates a thriving place.
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The Pioneer Group secures £55m funding for 250 new homes
9 July 2026
Long-term rent settlement allows certainty to increase ambitions.
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Strong collaboration and a shared vision behind new Cross Keys Homes
6 July 2026
35 shared ownership and 35 social rented homes underway.
Read moreEden's partnership working creates wildflower meadow
13 May 2026
Support from Cumbria Wildlife Trust forms part of Get Cumbria Buzzing, Not Buffering.
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