Three new PlaceShapers board members
8 January 2026
Chief executives of member organisations add to strength and diversity.
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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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Placeshapers landmarks in 2025
4 December 2025
12 highlights from our year - thank you so much to all involved.
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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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Response to the 2025 Budget
26 November 2025
Announcements are a welcome acknowledgement that some people are struggling and need more support...
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Climate Minister visits Southway Housing
5 November 2025
Visit highlights the role housing associations have in helping to improve in sustainability.
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Three new PlaceShapers board members
8 January 2026
Chief executives of member organisations add to strength and diversity.
Read morePlaceshapers landmarks in 2025
4 December 2025
12 highlights from our year - thank you so much to all involved.
Read moreResponse to the 2025 Budget
26 November 2025
Announcements are a welcome acknowledgement that some people are struggling and need more support...
Read moreClimate Minister visits Southway Housing
5 November 2025
Visit highlights the role housing associations have in helping to improve in sustainability.
Read moreBlogs
A chapter closes but the PlaceShapers story continues
6 January 2026
Outgoing vice chair Claire Higgins blogs about her time on the PlaceShapers board.
Read moreReflections 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.
Read morePlaceShaping 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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Autumn Leaders' Event
4 November 2025
Robert Stronge (pictured right), Chair of Westward Housing Group blogs about PlaceShapers Leaders'...
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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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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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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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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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