Social Housing

More families being forced out of council housing umbrella by accepting private tenancies London News Online13:21Affordable Housing Freedom of Information Wales

This is how many households are waiting for social housing in Flintshire and Wrexham Evening Leader06:16Affordable Housing Freedom of Information Wales

'Scandal' as Yorkshire families wait more than 20 years for council home Yorkshire Live04:11Affordable Housing England West Yorkshire

England: Hundred-year wait for a family-sized social home Scottish Housing News09:49Affordable Housing England West Yorkshire

Craig David returns to childhood social home in plea to build: 'I could play my melodies and dream' Big Issue04:16Craig David Affordable Housing UK Housing

Craig David returns to childhood council house in push for social housing Evening Standard08:05Craig David Affordable Housing UK Housing

Paisley apartments for social rent set to welcome new tenants Scottish Housing News09:33Housing Associations Rent Affordable Housing

48-apartment Paisley affordable homes project completed Project Scotland14:19Housing Associations Rent Affordable Housing

Hundreds of social homes empty as people face 'desperate wait' to be re-housed Greenock Telegraph, Scotland06:05Housing Associations Scotland

Regulator reveals programme of annual assurance visits Scottish Housing News09:49Housing Associations Scotland

Some councils could take century to clear waiting list for family-sized social homes, warns NHF Housing Today13:20UK Housing Affordable Housing England

Century-long wait for family council homes - study BBC13:17UK Housing Affordable Housing England

Newcastle council housing safety hazards highest in England after staircase concern Chronicle Live19:19Newcastle (city) Affordable Housing England

Delay on clearing mouldy council homes backlog BBC06:28Newcastle (city) Affordable Housing England

Homeless families' 10-year wait for council housing BBC06:33Affordable Housing Housing Emergency Berkshire

Data shows Southwark failed to start work on a single council home last year Southwark News16:28Lib Dems Southwark Labour Party

Housing chief admits Southwark failed to start on any new home-builds last year London News Online11:58Lib Dems Southwark Labour Party

Tenants settle into new council homes in Motherwell Scottish Housing News09:55

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In the last 4 hours

Craig David returns to childhood social home in plea to build: 'I could play my melodies and dream' Big Issue04:16

Earlier today

Shelter demands action as social housing waiting lists hit 100 years in London Property118.com00:05

Yesterday

Why are carpets ripped out before new social housing tenants move in? ITV09:27 21-Apr-25

This is how many households are waiting for social housing in Flintshire and Wrexham Evening Leader06:16 21-Apr-25

'Scandal' as Yorkshire families wait more than 20 years for council home Yorkshire Live04:11 21-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

More than 3,000 on waiting list for housing in Powys as some wait over 1,000 days County Times05:30 19-Apr-25

Ipswich launches supported housing scheme as county cuts bite Ipswich.co.uk09:00 18-Apr-25

Council admits ‘rushed’ Grenfell housing purchases were unsafe Evening Standard07:31 18-Apr-25

Chaos erupts as Clare O'Neil and her political rival trade blows during tense housing crisis… MailOnline04:02 18-Apr-25

Kensington and Chelsea Council admits it bought unsafe homes for Grenfell survivors while in a… My London20:08 17-Apr-25

Tyneside employment project celebrates success with 23 local businesses Newcastle World17:16 17-Apr-25

Growing Stronger: £230,000 investment to upgrade 14 community food gardens Tower Hamlets Council (Press Release)16:10 17-Apr-25

Housing in NI: Is 90% of social housing segregated? FactCheckNI15:03 17-Apr-25

More families being forced out of council housing umbrella by accepting private tenancies London News Online13:21 17-Apr-25

Supported housing to help people live independently Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)13:10 17-Apr-25

Trial of damp and mould sensors for council housing deemed successful Enfield Dispatch12:15 17-Apr-25

New project to bring more housing for homeless people and rough sleepers in Ipswich Ipswich Borough Council (Press Release)12:10 17-Apr-25

Tenants settle into new council homes in Motherwell Scottish Housing News09:55 17-Apr-25

East Belfast building to be converted to '100 percent' social housing apartment block Belfast Live09:35 17-Apr-25

The Social Housing Safety Network Scotland turns two Scottish Housing News08:24 17-Apr-25

Waiting 100 years for a home isn’t a housing crisis, it’s a moral collapse Architects Journal07:17 17-Apr-25

Homeless families' 10-year wait for council housing BBC06:33 17-Apr-25

Hundreds of social homes empty as people face 'desperate wait' to be re-housed Greenock Telegraph, Scotland06:05 17-Apr-25

Green light for social housing at prominent Belfast building Insider Media05:00 17-Apr-25

£100 anti-social behaviour 'incentive' for Nottingham council tenants scrapped Nottinghamshire Live04:20 17-Apr-25

'Zero truth' to Lee Anderson's claim about illegal migrants in council houses Nottinghamshire Live04:13 17-Apr-25

Craig David makes social housing plea in return to childhood home The Independent23:13 16-Apr-25

Eleven Petworth garage sites could be demolished to make way for 19 social rent homes SussexWorld15:54 16-Apr-25

Council plans to convert vacant buildings into supported housing Inside Housing15:50 16-Apr-25

Pearson Solicitors facilitate complex social housing deal at historic Adelphi Lads Club Shaw, Crompton and Royton Correspondent15:46 16-Apr-25

Housing lists top 100 years in some boroughs Socialist Party14:51 16-Apr-25

Craig David makes heartbreaking admission as he returns to his childhood council flat in… MailOnline14:29 16-Apr-25

Energy upgrades planned for council homes LincsOnline12:29 16-Apr-25

Regulator issues enforcement notice against small lease-based provider after warning of risks in sub-sector Housing Today12:24 16-Apr-25

Social housing maintenance specialist picks up part of collapsed Essex contractor Housing Today12:24 16-Apr-25

Timetable for registered social landlords (RSLs): 2025 to 2026 Welsh Government (Press Release)12:17 16-Apr-25

The shameful wait for social housing Cambrian News11:50 16-Apr-25

Craig David makes social housing plea at former home BBC11:16 16-Apr-25

Social landlords and developers should collaborate early to boost Section 106 homes Inside Housing09:54 16-Apr-25

Craig David revisits childhood social home in new film supporting Shelter campaign for urgent investment in social… Shelter (The housing and homelessness charity) (Press Release)09:29 16-Apr-25

Craig David makes social housing plea as he returns to childhood council flat The Mirror08:53 16-Apr-25

Charity calls for urgent action to resolve social housing crisis in Wales Nation.Cymru08:08 16-Apr-25

Craig David returns to childhood council house in push for social housing Evening Standard08:05 16-Apr-25

Social housing provider gears up for fundraising year Worcester News05:46 16-Apr-25

Plan for new social housing supported - as time running out to use government grant Dorset Echo05:43 16-Apr-25

Newcastle council housing safety hazards highest in England after staircase concern Chronicle Live19:19 15-Apr-25

Waiting for a home Cambrian News14:43 15-Apr-25

Case study: Crofts Street by Rshp Architects Journal13:33 15-Apr-25

Social housing provider fined after men exposed to risks from vibrating tools Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:48 15-Apr-25

New 84-home development in Llandeilo gets the go-ahead South Wales Guardian12:12 15-Apr-25

Social landlord launches programme to improve digital inclusion Inside Housing11:42 15-Apr-25

Energy support scheme provided ‘significant financial relief’ for Highland social housing tenants of almost £200k John O'Groat Journal, Scotland11:05 15-Apr-25

Take part in our supported and older person’s housing development survey 2025 National Housing Federation (Press Release)10:56 15-Apr-25

New national tenant body should have paid executives and ‘midwife’ group Inside Housing10:51 15-Apr-25

Former Kent GP surgery to be converted into large council home KentLive10:25 15-Apr-25

Energy support scheme helps Highland families save almost £200k Scottish Housing News09:31 15-Apr-25

Waiting list for family social housing hits ten a half years in Blackburn with Darwen Lancashire Telegraph06:37 15-Apr-25

‘Derelict’ GP surgery set for £400k conversion into five-bed council home KentOnline05:01 15-Apr-25

In the last month

Residents move into £3 million supported housing project South Wales Argus23:48 14-Apr-25

London's affordable housing explained from council homes to London Living Rent and who's… My London18:46 14-Apr-25

‘Whilst Labour back developers’ profits Lib Dems back the community’ says opposition leader as Elephant towers get go… Southwark News16:40 14-Apr-25

Greenwashing is no longer just unethical – it’s a business risk Inside Housing13:10 14-Apr-25

Cardo Group to provide repairs and maintenance service for Kingston Council properties Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Press Release)12:18 14-Apr-25

Tense meeting between social housing tenants and companies responsible for the state of their homes ITV11:41 14-Apr-25

Platform kicks off year-long fundraising for NSPCC Punchline Magazine11:38 14-Apr-25

Paisley apartments for social rent handed over Scottish Construction Now09:35 14-Apr-25

Paisley apartments for social rent set to welcome new tenants Scottish Housing News09:33 14-Apr-25

A trauma-informed approach to resident engagement in supported housing Inside Housing09:26 14-Apr-25

The social housing pipeline offers commercial opportunities for developers Specification Magazine07:07 14-Apr-25

'Ludicrous' council home waiting times ranked across all local authorities in Sussex The Argus, Sussex11:27 13-Apr-25

Rebrand for 19,000 home social landlord includes controversial name change Manchester Evening News06:56 13-Apr-25

Social housing provider reveals plans to invest £11m in Ayrshire homes Ayr Advertiser10:48 12-Apr-25

Development completed on 48 new social housing flats in Paisley The Gazette21:43 11-Apr-25

Development completed on 48 new social housing flats Glasgow Evening Times21:38 11-Apr-25

District council 'pleased' but not 'complacent' on social housing wait times Herts Advertiser18:33 11-Apr-25

Radical plan to turn East Belfast Wyse Byse building's offices into three floors of social… News Letter15:57 11-Apr-25

The Week in Housing: concern about benefit cuts as some families face more than 100-year wait for social home Inside Housing15:24 11-Apr-25

48-apartment Paisley affordable homes project completed Project Scotland14:19 11-Apr-25

Heylo boosts turnover as it restructures in bid to regain regulatory compliance Housing Today13:27 11-Apr-25

Social rent flats finish construction in Paisley on site of former garage Glasgow World13:26 11-Apr-25

Why a trauma-informed approach is needed to help people in supported housing Inside Housing10:11 11-Apr-25

Coffey wins approval for Welsh social housing scheme Architects Journal09:59 11-Apr-25

Social housing resident panel calls for update to tenant participation strategy in Northern Ireland Inside Housing09:52 11-Apr-25

PfH appoints 19 firms to £500m retrofit framework Construction News09:35 11-Apr-25

Supported housing residents move in Torfaen County Borough Council (Press Release)09:10 11-Apr-25

Social landlord improves rent arrears and complaint handling after major failings Property118.com00:04 11-Apr-25

Thousands living without carpets - which are ripped out before tenants move in ITV23:40 10-Apr-25

Data shows Southwark failed to start work on a single council home last year Southwark News16:28 10-Apr-25

Have your say on the future of council housing in Uttlesford Uttlesford District Council14:25 10-Apr-25

Social landlord launches initiative to encourage digital inclusion Fenland Citizen14:18 10-Apr-25

Watford social housing: new data reveals how long families are waiting Watford Observer13:14 10-Apr-25

Residents can expect to wait over four years for family-sized social housing Welwyn & Hatfield Times, Hertfordshire13:09 10-Apr-25

Wiggett Group announced as platinum sponsor of prestigious William Sutton Prize National World13:07 10-Apr-25

Nearly 190,000 social homes set to be lost by 2040 LocalGov13:03 10-Apr-25

Regulator issues warning over risks of lease-based provision of specialised supported housing Housing Today12:13 10-Apr-25

National Housing Federation says social housing waiting lists exceed 100 years Property Week12:02 10-Apr-25

Housing chief admits Southwark failed to start on any new home-builds last year London News Online11:58 10-Apr-25

M Group expands retrofit reach with acquisition Construction News11:31 10-Apr-25

RSH warns standards are not being met by lease-based providers Inside Housing11:18 10-Apr-25

Work to resume at old Downe site The Down Recorder10:53 10-Apr-25

Carmarthenshire market town set for affordable housing boost The Tenby Observer10:27 10-Apr-25

Regulator reveals programme of annual assurance visits Scottish Housing News09:49 10-Apr-25

England: Hundred-year wait for a family-sized social home Scottish Housing News09:49 10-Apr-25

RSH warns of risks with lease-based provision of specialised supported housing GOV.UK (Press Release)09:46 10-Apr-25

Laurel Hill sell-off nets council £2m Coleraine Chronicle09:29 10-Apr-25

Contentious plans for 84 homes in historic town given the green light Wales Online07:16 10-Apr-25

Related Argent chair among names behind data tool which measures ‘live’ energy performance of homes Building Magazine07:02 10-Apr-25

Delay on clearing mouldy council homes backlog BBC06:28 10-Apr-25

Council housing, conversions and the green belt: rethinking London’s future Building Design06:19 10-Apr-25

Newcastle council housing damp and mould update with hundreds of repairs still overdue Chronicle Live05:22 10-Apr-25

South London council that pledged to build 11,000 council homes by 2043 started 0 last year Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:46 9-Apr-25

Shortages of larger social housing means families wait over a century Morning Star17:08 9-Apr-25

Kingston care home to be bulldozed for 45 council homes - despite 555 objections Your Local Guardian16:41 9-Apr-25

Over 100-year wait for family-sized social home in some parts of England: 'It's a national scandal' Big Issue15:35 9-Apr-25

A differentiated approach to specialised supported housing Estates Gazette15:35 9-Apr-25

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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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