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Foundation Programme Manager at the Nationwide Foundation www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk

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South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟐: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⁣ ⁣The CLH Alliance is asking all political parties in Scotland and the Scottish Government to commit to working with the Scottish National Investment Bank to establish a dedicated loan fund
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The Community‑Led Housing Alliance has published its first manifesto: Back Scotland’s Communities to Provide More Homes. The new manifesto calls for long‑term backing so communities can keep creating the warm, affordable homes people need. Find out more in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/yejtpnxc
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Backing Scotland’s Communities: A Manifesto for more locally built affordable homes - Nationwide Foundation
For more than a decade, we’ve been working alongside communities across Scotland who are determined to shape their own housing future.
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South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Community Led Housing Alliance publishes its 2026 Manifesto! The CLH Alliance has published its manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections, Back Scotland’s Communities to Provide More Homes. #CommunityLedHousingAlliance #CLHA sosch.org/community-le...
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Community Led Housing Alliance - SOSCH
Photo: Staffin Community Trust The Community Led Housing Alliance Across Scotland, community organisations are providing permanently affordable, high-quality homes which meet local housing needs. Comm...
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South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The Community Led Housing Alliance has also released a short campaign film ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections! Have a look here: \https://youtu.be/T2J4XzCX2M0
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Back Scotland's Communities to Provide More Homes - Community Led Housing Alliance Manifesto 2026
YouTube video by South of Scotland Community Housing
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 10/02/2026
Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.
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Public investment and government ‘culture change’ required to boost community-led housing
Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Exciting opportunity: @rentersreformco.bsky.social are looking for a new Interim Director! This role offers a unique chance to help drive lasting change and ensure renters’ voices are heard at the highest levels. Apply by 4 December👉https://rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/were-hiring-interim-director
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We're hiring an Interim Director
Safe, secure and affordable homes for all.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform. The three stages are due to start with Stage 1 next May. Take a look at our reflections and thoughts on the timeline here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.    The positive news is that the long-awaited end to Section… |...
Today’s government announcement on the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a pivotal moment in private rented sector reform.    The positive news is that the long-awaited end to Section 21...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Another opportunity to join the Nationwide Foundation! We’re looking for a talented comms professional who can tell a compelling story of our work and impact across audiences, putting people and why homes matter at the heart. Find out more and apply by 24 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We’re hiring! 📢💼We're looking for a knowledgeable and professional individual to provide programme and grant management support for our Transforming the Private Rented Sector programme for 12 months (with potential for extension). Find out more apply by 18 Nov: nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
After more than a decade of campaigning, we are finally here. 🏠👏 Yesterday the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent – an incredible lesson in determination, resolute focus and resilience against the choppy seas of political change. Read our thoughts: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
We're backing @thetcpa.bsky.social's call to strengthen the Planning and Infrastructure Bill so every home supports our health and wellbeing. Peers vote next week and urgent change is needed. Find out more about the proposed amendments and how you can help: www.tcpa.org.uk/healthy-home...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
As the founding funder of the @rentersreformco.bsky.social, we're immensely proud of our role in delivering this, and are hugely grateful to the work of all coalition members, who've never given up. We're working for a private rented sector that works for everyone - look out for more from us soon!
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
This party conference season, our team travelled across the UK, listening to powerful speakers & bold ideas on housing. ✏️Our latest blog includes our reflections from the conferences and why we believe a ‘Homes for All’ approach is so important. Read now: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/party-confer...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The day has finally come - the Renters' Rights Bill has been approved by the House of Commons! This isn't a small achievement, it's a result of years of campaigning and fighting on behalf of the 4.6 million private renting households in England. 1/2
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Tom Chance @tomchance.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
What role could community ownership play in the Pride in Place programme? It could be a tool in the box, but it could also transform the power of communities to led in their regeneration, and with a regenerative rather than extractive model. www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Community ownership and Pride in Place | Community Land Trust Network
Featured image: Hastings Commons CLT credit Johnny Thompson The UK government has announced up to £5bn of investment for 339 "overlooked" communit ...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
If you’re attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference make sure to drop in to our panel discussion with @thefabians.bsky.social: From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes. Details below👇 Drop us ✉️if you'd like to talk housing at the conference!
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From the Ground Up: Expanding the role of SMEs to deliver the 1.5 million new homes
Speakers: Florence Eshalomi, Tom Copley, @Ben Cooper, @Richard Kennedy and @Kate Markey
Monday, 29 September
4.15pm 
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool

It also says at the top 'Join us at the labour party conference.' Images of each speaker are next to their name
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
We're here at the @libdems.org.uk party conference to listen and chat on all things housing! 👋if you're attending and make sure to drop into our event this evening to find out more about the role of SME developers and community-led housing to solve the housing crisis: 6.15pm, Durley Suite 📍⏰
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We're proud funders of the Community-Led Housing (CLH) Alliance 🏘️ CLH is not just a way to build more affordable homes, but to create "thriving & resilient neighbourhoods" where those living there are empowered to shape their living environment. Thanks to @soscommhousing.bsky.social for their work!
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South of Scotland Community Housing @soscommhousing.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
It's Scottish Housing Day! The theme of community, which fits perfectly with launch of the Community-Led Housing Alliance. This will provide a space where local leaders and representatives can come together, learn from each other, and work together to further the role CLH across Scotland.
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Chris Dalglish @cdalglish.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Are you a community organisation in Scotland working to address local housing needs? Join the Community Led Housing Alliance (free) and help campaign for greater support in the run up to the 2026 Scottish election. @communitylandsc.bsky.social @dtascotland.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 17/09/2025
Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, is celebrating Scottish Housing Day 2025 by championing the power of community-led housing to create thriving, resilient neighbourhoods across Scotland.
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Ariane Burgess: Building better neighbourhoods through community-led housing
Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, is celebrating Scottish Housing Day 2025 by championing the power of community-led housing to create thriving, resilient neighbourhoods across Scotland.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Attending the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social party conference at the end of the month? Don't miss our event, chaired by @thefabians.bsky.social: 🗓️Date: Monday, 29 September ⏰Time: 4.15pm 📍Location: Bluecoat, Liverpool Find the dates of our events at all the major conferences: bsky.app/profile/nati...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We’ll be attending several of this year's party conferences to bring stakeholders together to discuss solutions to the housing crisis. We’re also hosting events at the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat conferences. If you or any of your team are attending, please do join us: 1/3
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Big news! Today we’ve launched the Private Renting Knowledge Hub – a new space to build evidence, collaboration and long-term meaningful change in England’s private rented sector (PRS) 📢🤝
Designed graphic with a bright yellow background. On the left is an image of a man in a suit handing over keys to a female hand. On the right the logo in blue says 'Private Renting Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Collaboration, Change.' Below that, text says 'Launched today'
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Tom Chance @tomchance.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We have a proven model to increase rural social housing. This great blog by Alison Ward explains all, looking at Devon where it is firing on all cylinders. Now we just need to fix the early stage £££ gap... looking at @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social! www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Scaling Community Land Trusts Is No Longer a Niche Idea - It’s a Proven Strategy for Rural Housing | Community Land Trust Network
Alison Ward, Executive Director of Middlemarch Community-led Homes, shares emerging data on the pipeline for rural affordable schemes that demonstrates how ...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
This new Community-led Housing Alliance marks a pivotal moment in reshaping housing policy for the better, and we're proud to fund and support this major step forward👏 As long-term funders of community-led housing, we truly believe in its power to deliver more decent, affordable homes at scale.
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Tom Chance @tomchance.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
A really important package, and I particularly welcome the explicit references to community led housing, rural and regeneration - there can be no "one size fit all" approach to the varied housing pressures across England, so flexibility is key. But also...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Attending the @local.gov.uk conference this week? Don't miss out on our event to find out how you can support community-led homes in your area. We'll be exploring how local govt can diversify housing production and utilise community-assets to boost the delivery of affordable homes. Details👇
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Today was also perfect timing to announce the publication of our new report, The Value of Housing: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/publications... This goes beyond valuing homes in bricks and mortar. It draws on evidence that housing has deep affects across health, education, productivity & equality.
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The Value of Housing - Nationwide Foundation
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Today our Chief Exec @katemarkey.bsky.social joined a keynote panel at #Housing2025, focused on the govt’s upcoming housing strategy and the need for more decent, affordable homes. Kate emphasised the foundational role housing plays in our lives, particularly the link between housing and health 🫀🏠
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves unveiled the most ambitious housing plan in over a decade as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review. We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
On Friday we brought together our funded partners, South of Scotland Community Housing & learning partner, Curiousity Society, for a day of strategic thinking. We reflected on their achievements so far & looked forward to the change they aim to achieve through Community-Led Housing in Scotland.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📢 New report: The MIMBY Majority 📢 Labour must engage with the unheard MIMBY majority of the public - via early and representative public participation in planning - if they're to deliver ambitious 1.5m new homes by 2029 🏠 demos.co.uk/research/the... 🧵 A few headline findings ⬇️
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The MIMBY Majority: How to unlock housebuilding with early and representative public participation in planning
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Brian Robson @brianrobson.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
'We see the benefits of core funding as clear and simple, but not all feel that way. So why have so many funders been slow and even reluctant to provide unrestricted funding?' www.alliancemagazine.org/analysis/the...
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There’s nothing controversial about core funding - Alliance magazine
Flexible resources combined with capacity strengthening helps not-for-profit organisations thrive. At Oak Foundation, our mission is to contribute to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world. One o...
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Our Programme Manager for Backing Community-Led Housing @garyhfdtn.bsky.social has enjoyed being at @cwmpas.bsky.social's conference today. So many inspiring stories coming from the community-led housing space in Wales. CLH has a vitally important role to play in tackling the UK housing crisis.
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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
She says that Community-Led Housing initiatives would not have made the progress they have without the invaluable support of Cwmpas.
A photo of Jayne Bryant MS speaking at the CLH Conference.
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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, joins the conference to give a keynote speech on how Community-Led Housing could and should contribute to the delivery of affordable homes. @jbryantcymru.bsky.social
A photo of Jayne Bryant MS speaking at the CLH Conference.
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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Wales’s first-ever community-led housing conference is taking place in Cardiff today and we’ve got a great programme of panels & workshops filled with insight from across the sector taking place. @cclhcymru.bsky.social
A picture of the front of the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We're one of over 160 orgs who have signed the National Housing Federation's letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor, calling on them to #SaveOurSupportedHousing: www.housing.org.uk/globalassets... Without govt intervention in the Spending Review, more supported housing services will be lost.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Cold, damp and mouldy conditions are causing serious health problems amongst tenants. Read our blog👇which outlines the govt's current consultation on energy efficiency in the private rented sector and why we think the proposed regulations are needed: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/warmer-homes...
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Warmer homes, healthier people, healthier planet: improving energy efficiency in the private rented sector - Nationwide Foundation
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World Habitat @worldhabitat.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Incredible spotlight yesterday at the USE Digital City Makers Summit by Laura Parker-Tong from the European Community Land Trust Network on how community-led housing has the potential to contribute 5% to the England & Wales housing supply Find out more about the network 🔴 🔴 www.clteurope.org
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 11/04/2025
A new affordable housing development in Inverfarigaig, south of Loch Ness, has been completed, marking a significant milestone for the local community.
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New affordable housing development overlooking Loch Ness completed
A new affordable housing development in Inverfarigaig, south of Loch Ness, has been completed, marking a significant milestone for the local community.
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Communities Creating Homes @cclhcymru.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
An important article from @CommLandTrusts calling for 2nd homes money to be put to good use supporting Community Led Housing. Nolton & Roch CLT are leading the way here in Wales, where the CLT was awarded £100k from @Pembrokeshire's 2nd homes tax to secure a site! 💪@tomchance
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Calling on councils to allocate 10% of new second homes council tax premiums to community-led housing projects
Local authorities could give up to £15m every year to community-led affordable housing projects in England
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
"Co-operatives are about more than just homes for the people that live there, they are the root to training, education, decision making and genuine power." Great to hear @andrewpakes.bsky.social raise the profile of co-operative housing in parliament yesterday and in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
What an amazing team day! We stepped away from the office on Tuesday to enjoy the outdoors, share some good food, connect as a team and celebrate the incredible progress we’ve made – thanks in no small part to our amazing partners. We're excited for the year ahead. Here’s to the next 12 months!☀️🌳
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Thanks also to @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social for honouring this significant investment. We look forward to carrying on our conversations with the housing minister to secure a longer-term funding solution for the wider community-led housing sector.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The news we've been waiting for! As long-time supporters of the community-led housing sector, we know how vital this funding is for CLH projects to develop their schemes. Well done to those in the sector (inc @tomchance.bsky.social) for their efforts.
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Nationwide Foundation @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
If you write or talk about building new homes, then join the next Talking about Homes webinar on 9 April 🖥️🏠 Led by @frameworksuk.bsky.social, it will explore how you can frame comms to boost community support for building homes. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @jrf-uk.bsky.social
Image has an illustration of two people sitting together on a sofa next to a plant. The text reads: Talking about Homes. How to build consensus for building homes. Ideal for housing associations and local authorities. Date: Wednesday 9 April. Time: 1-2pm.
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Tom Chance @tomchance.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
What does the Planning and Infrastructure Bill mean for community led developers? Short answer - modestly positive, possibly points to other ways to improve the system for communities. Read our longer answer here... www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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What does the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill mean for CLTs?
We're calling for more support for community-led housing in the Spending Review with the UK Cohousing Network and the Confederation of Co-operative Housing.
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