Social housing7 hrs agoHousing waiting list in Northern Ireland passes 50,000The number of households on the waiting list has risen by more than 30% over the last decade.7 hrs ago3 days agoHigh-rise to be 'benchmark' for social housingPlymouth Community Housing says the Marlborough House scheme will be 'a step change' in quality.3 days ago19 May 2026Work begins on £23m neighbourhood of council homesThe new neighbourhood in Boscombe will include 68 council homes and a community centre.19 May 202611 May 2026Fire-hit cinema to be converted into 37 flats The century-old Castleford Picture House has lain empty since a fire in 2017.11 May 20268 May 2026'Ambitious' plan for 580 council homes launchedThe local authority says it will build 580 "high-quality, energy-efficient council homes" in the next six years.8 May 20264 May 2026Council housing plans aims to tackle homelessnessDarlington Council says the new homes would help families and older people stay in the town.4 May 20263 May 2026'Urgent action' needed on lack of social housingThe Executive pledged to spend £115m on new social housing but new figures show only £3m has been made available. 3 May 20261 May 2026'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.1 May 202630 Apr 2026Council aims to change criteria for social housingAn authority says it is facing increasing demand for "scarce housing resources".30 Apr 2026...
