A Select Committee of MPs has called for a new modern Decent Homes Programme to oversee and support social housing providers to raise the quality and safety of homes over the next decade.
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Housing Ombudsman – Learning from severe maladministration – Apologies
The latest Learning from Severe Administration Report issued by the Housing Ombudsman is about Apologies.
Statutory guidance published on Local Supported Housing Strategies
The Government has published statutory guidance on the preparation and implementation of Local Supported Housing Strategies.
Homes England opens bidding for £27 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme
On 24 February, Homes England opened bidding for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036 (SAHP) outside Greater London. Homes England has been charged with overseeing the allocation of £27 billion of the Government’s £39 billion investment programme for social and affordable housing announced at Spending Review 2025.
Regulatory judgements in February
The Regulator of Social Housing has issued consumer standards gradings for 4 more councils during February.
ARCH Community Champion Awards 2026 – send us your nominees
Advance notice of your opportunity to nominate for the two ARCH Community Champion Awards 2026.
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