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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our April newsletter is out now!🏡 Check it our for GHA news, events, and updates as well as industry insights and more! mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We’re proud to be partnering with the Warm and Safe Homes Summit (15 April, London) - the must-attend event for those working to improve the quality, safety and energy efficiency of UK homes. Come and say hi to Laura and Larry from the GHA team on our stand! www.insidehousing.co.uk/warm-safe-ho...

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Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Our April Healthy Homes update is live! This month we look at the democratic impact of the Government's National Scheme of Delegation, the latest New Towns announcement, the Future Homes Standard and much more... 🏘️ #housing #health #healthyhomes #planning #placemaking mailchi.mp/c696cccc3f00...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Last week we published our March newsletter! 📰 🎫 Events 🗞️ GHA news 🏗️ Industry updates 👥 New members mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Welcome that, finally, a new UK homes standard requires solar power & heat pumps. But - year's delay to 2028 means a further 150,000 homes will need retrofitting, at homeowners expense - allowing wood burning stoves will mean air pollution costing many lives www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Ministers delay new rules for low-carbon housing in England

Homes built from March 2028 will produce 75% less greenhouse gas emissions than those built according to existing 2013 standards

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The publication of the Future Homes Standard marks an important milestone for our sector, however, while the FHS establishes a vital baseline, it must be seen as a floor, not a ceiling. It's also disappointing to see the end of the transition period pushed into 2028. goodhomes.org.uk/news/future-...

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Future Homes Standard: A step forward, but not the finish line - Good Homes Alliance

The publication of the Future Homes Standard marks an important milestone for our sector, but there are critical gaps. Read our first thoughts.

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We’re excited that the GHA is an official partner of the the Housing Design Awards! @designforhomes.bsky.social 🏡🏆 Our Chair Tom Dollard joins the judging panel, bringing expertise in low-energy homes, BPE and climate-responsive design. ⏳ Deadline reminder: 10 March 🔗 www.hdawards.org

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Housing Design Awards

Housing Design Awards is the longest running programme in the world focussed on finding the best new residential communities.

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A reminder that the NPPF consultation is open for responses until 10/03 - with some key amendments. We urge GHA members to respond and will be making our own response.

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Juraj Mikurcik @jurajmikurcik.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

That was a fun experiment. Overall, a pretty good attempt at bringing retrofit to the masses I thought If you missed it, catch it here 👇

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Guy Martin’s House Without Bills

Guy explores how to make homes cheaper to heat. Can he get rid of energy bills altogether?

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Last month we were delighted to welcome 4 new members to our alliance, showing their leadership in the industry, and their commitment to go beyond business as usual and collaborate to deliver homes fit for the 21st century. 🏘️ Join these forward thinking organisations goodhomes.org.uk/join-the-gha

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Merlin Fulcher @merlinfulcher.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Our latest edition of The Brief features Tom Dollard of @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social discussing the £15bn Warm Homes Plan, Westminster retrofit first, ARB protection of function, and the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion. Listen and subscribe here open.spotify.com/episode/6jKg...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Happy holidays from the team here at the Good Homes Alliance! Our final newsletter of the year is out now. Check it out to discover latest news, events, and we're delighted to welcome 4 new members this month! 🏘️ mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Debbie M (Anadapta) @debbieanadapta.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Don’t miss these in-person conferences coming up in London. Spaces are limited. There’s an excellent line-up of speakers at both events. Check out the keynotes! 28 Jan 2026 @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social goodhomes.org.uk/good-homes-b... 26 Feb 2026 @asbpuk.bsky.social asbp.org.uk/healthybuild...

Good Homes - Beyond Net Zero
28 January 2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 | British Library Knowledge Centre, London, NW1 2DB
Join the Good Homes Alliance and South East Consortium for a new and exciting joint networking and knowledge sharing event, bringing together the GHA’s annual Good Homes Conference and SEC’s Sustainability AM.

Healthy Buildings Conference 2026. 26th February 2026 | 13:00-17:45
followed by drinks and networking until 19:30. 150 Holborn, London EC1N 2NS
The ASBP is celebrating its 10th annual Healthy Buildings Conference! Highlights include:
- A keynote talk from Professor Stephen Holgate, MRC Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, UKRI Clean Air Champion and Special Advisor to the RCP on Air Quality
- Sessions with expert speakers on PFAS and POPS in construction products, WELL Building case studies, indoor air quality research at UoYork, and the health & wellbeing benefits of natural paints.
- Speakers from Henning Larsen, Overbury, Introba, University of York, Environment Agency, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint and a panel discussion chaired by Simon Jones, host of the Air Quality Matters Podcast.
- Drinks and networking with a spectacular view over London to celebrate our 10th conference!

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It’s now December and I hope you are keeping well. This winter season, at the Good Homes Alliance CIC we are inviting our members and wider community to reflect on, and share, what we need for homes to bring comfort and joy. 🏘️ goodhomes.org.uk/news/comfort...

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Comfort and Joy - Good Homes Alliance

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

📢 Our November newsletter is out now! - Events (including our 2026 conference!) - Opportunity to join the GHA board - Member opportunities - New Towns Taskforce report response - Healthy Homes Standard response mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Dr Tom Dollard will be speaking on the Adaptation panel at @centreforlondon.bsky.social London Conference 2025 on Monday! As Chair of the Good Homes Alliance, he'll be sharing practical solutions on how we can increase the supply of low carbon homes in London. If you are there, don't miss him!

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Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Larry will be the key speaker for the breakout session on planning - claim your place for the launch and get early access to the report by signing up here: bit.ly/4mVsFof @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social

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The Local Climate Report Launch & Conference

Join us for the online launch of The Local Climate Report and conference to understand the state of local climate action across the UK.

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Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Next announcement for the Local Climate Report! Larry Tate has a background in architecture and has been with the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) for over four years. He leads the GHA’s Local Authority Network, a collaborative forum that brings together stakeholders for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Smiling man with glasses in a passport style photo. Text reads: 'Speaker Announcement! Larry Tate, Good Homes Alliance. Speaker - Planning'.

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Finance – and financial incentives for new development and retrofit – are key to the delivery of sustainable, net zero housing. Join our webinar next week find out about the GHA’s recent finance work! 💸🏡 goodhomes.org.uk/events/innov...

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Innovative Finance for Net Zero - Good Homes Alliance

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 @ 13:30 - 14:30 - Join us to find out about the GHA’s recent finance work, where we have looked at the different types of incentives that are currently available, and consi...

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 07/10/2025

Solar panel efficiency record broken in big boost for renewable energy

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Solar panel efficiency record broken in big boost for renewable energy

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 06/10/2025

New developments have become increasingly car-centric, leaving people "trapped behind the wheel." Our latest blog explores how new towns can offer real transport choice from day one ⤵️

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Three ideas to make new towns into places people want to live

It’s not often the government gets an opportunity resembling a fresh start, but embarking on a set of new towns holds that promise. The government has invoked the post-war Labour government’s renew…

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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Some thoughts on the strange death of Tory environmentalism, the tragedy of a once great party in intellectual collapse, and the fears Badenoch's desperate attacks on climate action might just work. www.businessgreen.com/blog-post/45...

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The strange death of Tory environmentalism

Kemi Badenoch's pledge to scrap the Climate Change Act is an affront to a proud conservative tradition and a recipe for economic irrelevance

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 02/10/2025

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be a reckless and indefensible move, undermining the UK’s green economy and damaging our global credibility at a time of escalating climate risks. @shaunspiers1.bsky.social responds👇

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Transforming Homes @transforming-homes.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We have enjoyed speaking with social housing residents living in 1920s-1940s local council-built homes across the UK. Their warmth, energy, and creativity have been inspiring. Now, we’ll analyse the insights to develop a catalogue of scalable Net-Zero design solutions for home transformation.

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It's time to capture the post-war spirit of the 1946 New Town’s programme and be brave in ‘imagining the best way of living’ in the new towns as plans for the programme progress, says the TCPA's Katy Lock. www.tcpa.org.uk/new-towns-ti... #NewTowns #UrbanExtension #NewTownsTaskforce #NewCommunities

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New Towns: Time to trust the process? - Town and Country Planning Association

For the TCPA, there is much to commend in the New Towns Taskforce’s report. But the test will be on implementation.

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📰 The GHA September Newsletter is out now! 🎫Discover our upcoming events 🎉We welcome our new Programme Director 🍃Latest net zero planning news 🚿Updates on water efficiency 📣Welcome a new member and read member updates and achievements mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Millie Mitchell @milliemitchell.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Planning reform given big emphasis in Rachel Reeves' statement today, including key measures from last week's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. For a breakdown of 5 major changes, check out this recent blog from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social and me www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/five...

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Five key changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Institute for Government

What is the potential impact of the government's planning bill?

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 25/09/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 | How can the government’s new climate plan deliver the carbon cuts needed alongside real benefits for people and the economy? With the plan due very soon, we've set out five tests to help evaluate whether it'll be a success. Full details 👉 green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/fiv...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

With the New Homes Accelerator already pledging support for up to 48,600 homes, prioritising health and sustainability is crucial. The GHA, + its members & partners, are at the forefront of this. However, scaling these initiatives is essential to ensure that all new homes meet these vital standards

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Water scarcity is, and will increasingly be an issue. The GHA recently published a new guide "Water Efficiency and Reuse in Housing" with the aim to respond to the urgent need for ‘water-smart’ homes due to mounting water stress in the UK. #Housing #Construction #Water

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🙌Shout-out to Northern Ireland housebuilders Fraser Millar for embracing the Passivhaus methodology at scale! www.passivhaustrust.... Hear more about the 219-home development targeting the Passive House Institute Low Energy Building standard at the Passivhaus Conference: ukphc.org.uk

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Today is #WorldCarFreeDay. Too many neighbourhoods & cities are designed around cars, & prioritise vehicle movement on our streets. This blog explores how changing & reducing how we use cars can bring a huge range of benefits for people & the planet. www.tcpa.org.uk/low-traffic-...

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Low traffic neighbourhoods: anti-car or pro-people? - Town and Country Planning Association

Gemma Hyde picks apart the idea that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are 'anti-car'.

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The TCPA Annual Conference '25 will explore: > Community action in sustainable development > The Planning & Infrastructure Bill's impact on the environment > Ambitious approaches to nature recovery + more Join us in London on 27 Nov for lively discussion & future-focused thinking shorturl.at/eyVV7

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Announcing the TCPA’s Annual Conference 2025: The Purpose of Planning - Town and Country Planning Association

We are pleased to announce the TCPA’s 2025 Annual Conference will focus on the Purpose of Planning.

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We've produced a wealth of guidance & resources to support those interested in long-term stewardship. On 16 October our webinar will explore the practical realities of ongoing management & stewardship of large scale new communities, & wider placemaking and governance. www.tcpa.org.uk/event/stewar...

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Long-term stewardship - Town and Country Planning Association

Creating places which enable people to live healthy and fulfilling lives means providing the spaces, places and infrastructure that people need to live well and which enable the natural world to thriv...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🌱 Big changes at GHA — we’re saying goodbye to Programme Director Julian Brooks after nearly 10 years! 📅 24 Sept: Water Efficiency & Reuse webinar 🔊 Oct: Air Source Heat Pumps & Noise session Read the newsletter for industry news + Julian’s farewell 👇 mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🔊 Air Source Heat Pumps are vital for decarbonising homes but noise can be a real barrier Join acoustics expert Jack Harvie-Clark on for a webinar on ASHP noise rules + smart design solutions 🗓️ Tue 7 Oct | 12–13 | Online 💷 Free for GHA/BPN members | £20+VAT others goodhomes.org.uk/events/acous...

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Acoustic challenges - and solutions - for ASHPs in new-build homes & retrofit - Good Homes Alliance

Tuesday 7th October 2025 @ 12:00 - 13:00 - Join acoustics expert Jack Harvie-Clark as he navigates the complex landscape of ASHP noise regulation and practical solutions.

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

England faces worsening dry conditions 🌾💧 Our new Water Efficiency & Reuse in Housing guide couldn’t be more timely — packed with case studies & best practice for creating water-smart homes in a changing climate. kb.goodhomes.org.uk/guidance/wat...

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Water Efficiency and Reuse in Housing – GHA Knowledge Base

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We recently published our July newsletter! Find out what events we have coming up, discover our new water guide, and read what recent changes have come in at GHA board level, and more! mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

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Tania Jennings @taniapdx.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Interesting evening with the @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social at the launch of their Water efficiency and reuse in housing guide. Excited by the case studies and case for including water efficiency alongside energy efficiency and net Zero retrofits. kb.goodhomes.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We 💙 Passivhaus site visits! Some of the Passivhaus Trust team visited Lexden Garden Block B, an 8-storey social housing scheme & early exemplar of @ealingcouncil.bsky.social recent commitment to Passivhaus for new buildings. Read more 👇 www.passivhaustrust.... @beyondcarbon.bsky.social

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

💷 The current system of developer contributions is failing to capture the money needed for affordable homes, essential infrastructure & social facilities. 💷 A report by the University of Cambridge Dp't of Land Economy & the TCPA makes the case for fundamental reform. www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/de...

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Development taxes and levies: lessons from the past, ideas for the future - Town and Country Planning Association

(July 2025) What can previous British taxes on the development value of land teach us about policy-making on land value capture today? That was the question posed by a recent…

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Transforming Homes @transforming-homes.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📢 Work in construction or retrofitting? Help us identify the skills and knowledge gaps limiting whole-house retrofits in the UK. Architects, engineers, retrofit designers/coordinators—please share your experience via our short survey and help shape future training in HE, FE and CPD. Closes 8 Aug.

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Good Homes Alliance @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🔥 The June GHA newsletter is out now! Catch up on upcoming events, tools for embodied carbon + overheating, our latest water efficiency guidance, and winners of the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 🏆🌍 📩 Read now: mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh... #SustainableHousing #NetZero

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