Social Housing

Reform to declare housing emergency in Sandwell Express & Star18:09Senedd Reform UK UK Politics

Foreign nationals should be banned from social housing in Wales, Reform UK say Wales Online10:04Senedd Reform UK UK Politics

Government consults on extending Awaab’s Law to private sector, temporary accommodation and supported housing Housing Today12:14Matthew Pennycook Affordable Housing UK Property

Peers warn tenant access could hinder social housing electrical safety checks Property118.com00:15Matthew Pennycook Affordable Housing UK Property

Construction underway on council housing schemes in North Powys Insider Media06:00Powys Construction Construction (World)

Construction underway on 34 new affordable homes in mid Wales Nation.Cymru16:52Powys Construction Construction (World)

Kirklees Council housing has ‘serious failings’ as 2,500 fire safety actions remain overdue Huddersfield Hub02:08Huddersfield Affordable Housing West Yorkshire

The 4,700 council homes in Nuneaton and Bedworth waiting for repairs - some since 2023 Coventry Live12:07Huddersfield Affordable Housing West Yorkshire

Only 11% of social landlords have formal AI strategy despite increased access to tools, says Housemark Housing Today11:53IT UK Property UK Housing

AI access outpaces adoption across social housing, reaserch finds Scottish Housing News09:15IT UK Property UK Housing

Social housing provider with 1,200 Dudley homes downgraded over ‘serious weaknesses’ Stourbridge News, West Midlands12:03Affordable Housing West Midlands UK Property

GreenSquareAccord breaches governance and viability standard as RSH criticises ‘weak financial performance’ Housing Today12:17Affordable Housing West Midlands UK Property

DWP rule change affects 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants North Wales Live03:43Universal Credit Housing Emergency Benefits

DWP Universal Credit and Housing Benefit major rules change for 325,000 people Sudbury Mercury12:52Universal Credit Housing Emergency Benefits

Six Hull locations selected for 83 new council homes after funding win Hull Live08:18Hull East Yorkshire

Plans unveiled for 83 new council homes BBC15:29Hull East Yorkshire

Wirral Council plans to buy 38 new homes for social rent in Bromborough Wirral Globe15:07Rent Cost of Living Affordable Housing

Work nears completion on council homes in Jackton Scottish Construction Now09:20Construction

‘Why shouldn’t social housing be built in a place like this?’ KentOnline05:06Construction

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

New South London council housing dubbed a 'living landscape' wins this year's Riba Stirling… MailOnline21:39 15-Oct-26

In the last 6 hours

Satish Jassal’s Rowan Court wins Neave Brown affordable housing award 2026 Architects Journal20:08 15-Oct-26

Yesterday

Investigation into 'serious failures' at Birmingham exempt housing firm with councillor link Birmingham Live16:09 15-Oct-26

Wirral Council plans to buy 38 new homes for social rent in Bromborough Wirral Globe15:07 15-Oct-26

21 new social rent flats for vulnerable residents approved for Berkshire town centre Bracknell News12:41 15-Oct-26

Regulator orders provider to develop wind-down plan Housing Today12:37 15-Oct-26

Upon Westminster housing The Critic Magazine12:30 15-Oct-26

Birmingham landlord told to plan for possible collapse as regulator loses confidence TheBusinessDesk.com10:02 15-Oct-26

RSH takes enforcement action against Concept Housing Association GOV.UK (Press Release)09:34 15-Oct-26

How should social landlords prepare for next year’s summer of wildfires? Inside Housing06:57 15-Oct-26

Frustration as council house demand 'outweighs supply' BBC06:18 15-Oct-26

Claim residents 'miss sold' homes on new build estate earmarked for social housing South Wales Argus06:10 15-Oct-26

Kirklees Council housing has ‘serious failings’ as 2,500 fire safety actions remain overdue Huddersfield Hub02:08 15-Oct-26

Peers warn tenant access could hinder social housing electrical safety checks Property118.com00:15 15-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

100 percent social housing for over 55s approved at new Glenmona urban village in West Belfast Belfast Live22:38 14-Oct-26

Groundbreaking ceremony for much-needed new homes in Tipton town centre Sandwell Council (Press Release)17:57 14-Oct-26

Heat network confidence outpaces progress in social housing Heating & Ventilating Review16:37 14-Oct-26

Oxford’s Housing Register tops 4,000 as council steps up delivery of affordable homes Oxford City Council (Press Release)16:30 14-Oct-26

Lambeth: Protecting estates and building council homes Lambeth Council (Press Release)16:13 14-Oct-26

Council homes left without heating or hot water for nearly a month The Standard15:29 14-Oct-26

Fears about how poorest social housing tenants will cope financially in the winter Nation.Cymru15:24 14-Oct-26

'Significant' development taking shape with 41 affordable council homes on brownfield land Wigan Council14:42 14-Oct-26

Cabinet backs long-term vision for council homes Caerphilly County Borough Council (Press Release)14:16 14-Oct-26

City Council reaches 100-home milestone for solar and battery council home project Winchester City Council (Press Release)13:30 14-Oct-26

Inspection Results Reflect Progress and Next Steps for Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhoods Service Kirklees Council (Press Release)12:58 14-Oct-26

Proposed council housing boost in Wirral Wirral Council (Press Release)12:37 14-Oct-26

Only 11% of social landlords have formal AI strategy despite increased access to tools, says Housemark Housing Today11:53 14-Oct-26

Tens of thousands of planned new social homes remain unfunded National Housing Federation11:29 14-Oct-26

Council celebrates first council homes built to a Future Homes Standard Cannock Chase District Council (Press Release)10:12 14-Oct-26

Regulator publishes findings of councils’ housing services inspection Mid Suffolk District Council (Press Release)10:04 14-Oct-26

Senedd votes down ‘divisive’ Reform motion to end social housing and HMO access for foreign nationals Inside Housing09:46 14-Oct-26

Sheffield socialists push Greens on rent control and council homes Socialist Party09:36 14-Oct-26

Work nears completion on council homes in Jackton Scottish Construction Now09:20 14-Oct-26

Regular AI use at just 14% despite staff having access to tools, survey reveals Inside Housing07:57 14-Oct-26

Flood resilience must be part of the safe and decent homes conversation Inside Housing07:16 14-Oct-26

Council home ceiling falls twice in eight months BBC06:25 14-Oct-26

Plea to shut down asylum seeker myths as Newcastle targets major council housebuilding push Chronicle Live01:11 14-Oct-26

Reform to declare housing emergency in Sandwell Express & Star18:09 13-Oct-26

Eight social housing residents awarded £18,000 university scholarships Inside Housing16:29 13-Oct-26

Mum of three-year-old ‘injured’ after ‘ceiling collapsed for second time in eight months’ in her council home Southwark News15:54 13-Oct-26

Supported-housing providers long way from being ‘AI ready’, new survey suggests Inside Housing14:27 13-Oct-26

Laboratory conditions matter: social housing in male and female laboratory mice in a multicenter study approach Nature.com10:37 13-Oct-26

Former RSH chief executive picks up second new role in space of a month Inside Housing10:32 13-Oct-26

AI access outpaces adoption across social housing, reaserch finds Scottish Housing News09:15 13-Oct-26

No current safeguards for Islanders as hospital workers could be offered Andium homes Jersey Evening Post09:04 13-Oct-26

Six Hull locations selected for 83 new council homes after funding win Hull Live08:18 13-Oct-26

Call to end social housing for foreigners rejected Cambrian News08:04 13-Oct-26

Kate Dodsworth: the regulator’s approach to AI Inside Housing07:29 13-Oct-26

NHMF launches search for new President to help shape the future of social housing maintenance Specification Magazine06:26 13-Oct-26

Construction underway on council housing schemes in north Powys Insider Media06:00 13-Oct-26

Calderdale social landlord could merge with another provider Halifax Courier19:07 12-Oct-26

Ex-director in charge of Grenfell cuts no longer at senior council role following backlash Morning Star17:43 12-Oct-26

Plans unveiled for 83 new council homes BBC15:29 12-Oct-26

Government consults on extending Awaab’s Law to private sector, temporary accommodation and supported housing Housing Today12:14 12-Oct-26

Grenfell fire council housing boss leaves The Barnet Group Barnet Post12:11 12-Oct-26

Oxfordshire to build more social homes to tackle 'housing crisis' Witney Gazette05:03 12-Oct-26

Construction underway on 34 new affordable homes in mid Wales Nation.Cymru16:52 11-Oct-26

New protections for renters could force landlords to quickly fix mould Sheffield Star05:11 11-Oct-26

First occupants move into flagship affordable housing scheme This is Oxfordshire12:38 10-Oct-26

Social housing provider with 1,200 Dudley homes downgraded over ‘serious weaknesses’ Stourbridge News, West Midlands12:03 10-Oct-26

Police uncover fraudulent tenancies at council housing firm Barking and Dagenham Star09:58 10-Oct-26

He wants us deported Nation.Cymru20:17 9-Oct-26

Councils to be given powers to take control of ‘idle and unused’ homes Westminster Extra16:59 9-Oct-26

Housing shake-up delayed as 945 high-priority households have yet to reapply The Pembrokeshire Herald16:27 9-Oct-26

Employment support programme gets major funding boost Newcastle City Council (Press Release)13:44 9-Oct-26

Homelessness, housing advice and support Welsh Government (Press Release)12:58 9-Oct-26

McAuley queries 'high standard' of social housing: 'homeless would accept less' Northern Ireland World11:59 9-Oct-26

Cloch supports search for digital solution to combat cold, damp and fuel poverty Scottish Housing News11:01 9-Oct-26

Work gets under way on two housing developments - including former Welshpool school County Times10:49 9-Oct-26

Government opens Awaab’s Law consultation for PRS Landlord Knowledge10:46 9-Oct-26

Construction Starts On 34 New Council Homes In ... Build.co.uk10:44 9-Oct-26

Places for People joins Crisis Homelessness Alliance Scottish Housing News10:11 9-Oct-26

England looks to extend Awaab’s Law beyond social housing sector Scottish Housing News09:50 9-Oct-26

CIH welcomes plans to bring Awaab's Law protections to more homes The Chartered Institute of Housing09:21 9-Oct-26

Council disposals and CPOs to deliver around 170 new Glasgow homes Scottish Housing News09:10 9-Oct-26

Cannock Chase’s first council homes since 2021 completed in Rugeley TheBusinessDesk.com07:14 9-Oct-26

Charity celebrates barriers to work being removed for many in supported housing Bournemouth Daily Echo05:58 9-Oct-26

In the last month

£80m redevelopment of Ekin Road estate in Cambridge approved Cambridge Independent23:01 8-Oct-26

Awaab’s Law to apply to private rentals – government statement Landlord Today22:34 8-Oct-26

Clampdown on dangerous homes to protect more tenants and families GOV.UK (Press Release)22:30 8-Oct-26

Woman raises concerns about safety of council home Yellow Advertiser20:22 8-Oct-26

First residents move into 61 new social rent homes at Chestnut Tower in Blackbird Leys Oxford City Council (Press Release)16:34 8-Oct-26

Work begins on 34 new council homes in north Powys Powys County Council (Press Release)16:25 8-Oct-26

SWANSEA: Council housing officers could get powers to shut ‘cuckooed’ homes and bar… Swansea Bay News16:18 8-Oct-26

Senedd rejects Reform calls to end social housing access for foreign nationals Nation.Cymru15:46 8-Oct-26

Senedd votes against Reform party’s ‘inhumane’ motion to ban foreign nationals from social housing and HMOs Housing Today12:47 8-Oct-26

Reform says foreign nationals should be banned from social housing in Wales North Wales Live12:19 8-Oct-26

Council gives green light to save five empty family homes for social rent SussexWorld12:18 8-Oct-26

GreenSquareAccord breaches governance and viability standard as RSH criticises ‘weak financial performance’ Housing Today12:17 8-Oct-26

Senedd rejects Reform proposal to block foreign nationals from social housing Western Telegraph12:11 8-Oct-26

Keys handed over to Warwick district's first green council home Leamington Observer, Warwickshire12:04 8-Oct-26

Nuneaton and Bedworth council homes roughly halved since Right to Buy began Coventry Live11:39 8-Oct-26

Digital solution sought to protect social housing tenants from cold, damp and fuel poverty Deadline News10:47 8-Oct-26

Council flats completed opposite Tesco in Keynsham Keynsham Voice10:29 8-Oct-26

Anglian Building Products launches Solar Solutions by ABP Specification Magazine10:04 8-Oct-26

Foreign nationals should be banned from social housing in Wales, Reform UK say Wales Online10:04 8-Oct-26

South West council to provide social homes directly for first time in 25 years Inside Housing08:03 8-Oct-26

New seven-storey housing development takes shape in Cardiff Wales 24705:56 8-Oct-26

Benefit changes begin, enabling supported housing and temporary accommodation residents to keep more of their earnings Inside Housing00:04 8-Oct-26

Ban foreign nationals from Welsh house-shares, says Reform BBC20:14 7-Oct-26

Hounslow Council housing lead failed to declare directorship of property company My London17:40 7-Oct-26

DWP Universal Credit and Housing Benefit major rules change for 325,000 people Sudbury Mercury12:52 7-Oct-26

Tuntum chief executive joins National Housing Federation board TheBusinessDesk.com12:39 7-Oct-26

Social landlord with 1,200 Dudley homes downgraded by housing watchdog Express & Star12:17 7-Oct-26

Social housing provider with homes in Dudley downgraded by watchdogs Birmingham Live11:53 7-Oct-26

Non-compliant social housing landlord downgraded by regulator TheBusinessDesk.com11:35 7-Oct-26

Social housing landlords set to spend record amounts on repairs while co... Public Sector Executive11:16 7-Oct-26

Council homes and transport hub development reaches construction milestone Nation.Cymru10:35 7-Oct-26

Social housing landlord downgraded by RSH GOV.UK (Press Release)09:35 7-Oct-26

Social rent council housing should be the Government’s first housing priority Red Brick08:27 7-Oct-26

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: are housing associations on track to comply? Inside Housing06:27 7-Oct-26

'Changed our lives': Troubled Bristol housing site gives families a fresh start Bristol Live06:13 7-Oct-26

DWP rule change affects 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants North Wales Live03:43 7-Oct-26

Housing benefit changes will help thousands claims government Property118.com00:09 7-Oct-26

London councils call for funding to deliver 50,000 new homes Property118.com00:09 7-Oct-26

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About our Social Housing news

Latest news on social housing in the UK, providing comprehensive coverage of affordable homes, council housing, housing associations, government policies, and the ongoing debate over how to address the nation's housing crisis.

Social housing in the United Kingdom refers to housing provided by local authorities and housing associations at affordable rents for people on low incomes or with particular needs. It plays a crucial role in ensuring access to decent, secure, and affordable homes for millions of Britons. However, the UK has been grappling with a severe shortage of social housing, with waiting lists growing and many people struggling to find suitable accommodation.

Recent developments in UK social housing include the government's pledge to build more affordable homes, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the housing sector, and the ongoing debate over the Right to Buy scheme, which allows council tenants to purchase their homes at a discount. Our feed brings you the latest news and analysis on these and other key issues, including updates on government funding, planning reforms, and the work of housing charities and advocacy groups.

Social housing has a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities across the UK. It provides a safety net for those who cannot afford market rents, including low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Our feed highlights the human stories behind the housing crisis, featuring the experiences of social housing tenants, the challenges faced by local authorities and housing associations, and the innovative solutions being developed to address the shortage of affordable homes.

The history of social housing in the UK dates back to the late 19th century, with the introduction of the first council houses. The post-war period saw a significant expansion of social housing, with the construction of large council estates and the establishment of housing associations. However, the 1980s and 1990s witnessed a shift towards privatisation and the Right to Buy scheme, which has contributed to the current shortage of social housing.

Staying informed about social housing in the UK is essential for understanding one of the most pressing issues facing the nation. Our NewsNow feed brings you comprehensive coverage of this critical topic, with the latest news, analysis, and commentary from leading housing experts, policymakers, and advocates. Whether you're a social housing tenant, a housing professional, or simply someone who cares about building a fairer and more inclusive society, this feed is an essential resource for staying up-to-date on the state of social housing in the UK.

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