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Work begins on 49 affordable homes in Berkshire

Construction work has begun on 49 affordable homes at our development in Three Mile Cross, near Reading in Berkshire.
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SNG announces two senior appointments to strengthen development and regional leadership

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn Pennington as Development – Divisional Managing Director, alongside the confirmation of Charlie Stevens as Regional Managing Director for the West.
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100 new ‘Public Living Rooms’ to open across England to tackle loneliness and division

A group of leading housing associations has partnered with grassroots social movement Camerados to work alongside communities to collectively tackle loneliness, isolation and division.
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Green light for 48 affordable homes in Oxfordshire

We're set to deliver 48 affordable homes in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, in partnership with The Hill Group, which has secured planning permission for 96 homes.
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Work begins on 24 affordable homes in Mortimer Common

Work has begun on 24 high-quality affordable homes in Mortimer Common, West Berkshire, replacing an outdated over-55 scheme.
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SNG awards funding to inclusive community projects through ConnectED Communities Fund

We’ve awarded funding to 14 community projects through our ConnectED Communities Fund, supporting initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
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SNG completes 56 affordable homes in Stevenage

We've taken handover of 56 high-quality affordable homes at Nexus on Lytton Way in Stevenage, Hertfordshire from award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group.
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SNG secures planning permission for 90 affordable homes in Bristol

We've secured planning permission for 90 affordable homes on a brownfield site on Bath Road in Brislington, Bristol.
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SNG exchanges contracts with The Hill Group to deliver 154 social rent homes in Brent

We've exchanged contracts with The Hill Group to deliver 154 new social rent homes across two sites in Dollis Hill and Wembley Park, within the London Borough of Brent.
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SNG appoints contractors to new Affordable Homes Framework

We've appointed contractors to our new Contractor Framework for Affordable Homes, which came into effect on 1 April.
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SNG completes 69 affordable homes in Brentford

Residents are moving into 69 new affordable homes in Brentford, following SNG taking handover of much‑needed housing in the London Borough of Hounslow.
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SNG announces three new Board member appointments 

We've appointed three new non-executive Board members, strengthening the breadth of experience and expertise on our Board. 
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SNG and Berkeley welcome Deputy Mayor to Brent scheme delivering 269 social rent homes

SNG and Berkeley today welcomed Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing at the Greater London Authority (GLA), to Grand Union, a major brownfield regeneration project in the London Borough of Brent.
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Celebrating the opening of Brooklands Park Community Centre in Stoke Gifford

SNG, alongside local partners, hosted a free celebration on Tuesday 14 April at Brooklands Park Community Centre, marking a major event since its opening. 
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New AI app pilot to help thousands of Oxfordshire residents strengthen community connections

The Neya Local Connection will help residents connect with neighbours, access local support and build stronger, more inclusive communities.
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Strengthening communities through partnership at St Sidwell’s Centre

Tucked alongside homes owned by Sovereign Network Group, St Sidwell’s Centre is a welcoming place where people can meet, learn and get support.
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Work to begin on 21 social rent homes in Basingstoke

We'll shortly begin demolition work at Malmesbury Field in Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, to make way for 21 new social rent homes.
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SNG teams up with the Royal Horticultural Society to launch In Bloom 2026 gardening competition

Budding gardeners and gardening groups are invited to showcase their horticultural spaces and green fingered creativity by entering SNG’s annual In Bloom customer gardening competition.
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We're excited to announce our first ever Stronger Together: SNG Supplier Impact Awards 2026.

We're excited to announce our first ever Stronger Together: SNG Supplier Impact Awards 2026.
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SNG wins at the South West Energy Efficiency Awards

We’re pleased to have one ‘Large Scale Project of the Year’ at the South West Energy Efficiency Awards, recognising the successful delivery of our largest-ever retrofit programme.
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SNG exchanges contracts with Feltham Construction to begin work on 33 social rent homes in Bracknell

We've exchanged contacts with Feltham Construction Limited to begin work on 33 social rent homes in Bracknell, Berkshire.
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Building for everyone: Updated Camrose plans prioritise accessibility and affordability

Sovereign Hill Partnership (SHP), a partnership between SNG and the placemaking-housebuilder Hill unveils updated plans for circa 100 high‑quality, affordable homes at former Camrose Stadium site.
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SNG signs contracts with Berkeley Group to deliver 555 social rent homes in London

We've exchanged contracts with Berkeley Group to deliver 555 new socially rented homes across two major London developments.
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Transforming young lives at The Foyer

The Foyer is an SNG managed scheme on the Isle of Wight which provides a home and support services for young people aged 18 to 30.
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SNG and Vistry to deliver 187 additional affordable homes at King George Park in Swindon

SNG and joint venture partner Vistry can confirm the delivery of an additional 187 affordable homes at King George Park in Lotmead, Swindon.
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SNG secures £200m funding from Lloyds to accelerate social homes investment

We’ve secured a £200 million financing package from Lloyds to support our broader plans to develop new social homes and continue investment into our existing properties.
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SNG launches new support scheme with Hampshire & IoW Community Foundation for care leavers

SNG has announced a new match funding agreement with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) to support care leavers.
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SNG exchanges contracts with Barratt Redrow to deliver 42 affordable homes near Basingstoke

We've exchanged contracts with Barratt Redrow Southern Counties to deliver 42 affordable homes in Bramley, north of Basingstoke. 
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SNG to deliver 84 affordable homes in Southampton

Work is due begin in the spring which will deliver 84 affordable homes at St Mary's in Midanbury Lane, Southampton.
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SNG completes transformation of West Berkshire street with 10 affordable homes

We've taken handover of 10 homes on a transformed street in Chapel Row, West Berkshire, a rural location where affordable housing opportunities are rare.
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Next steps in Basingstoke West masterplan process and first areas for investment

Sovereign Hill Partnership (SHP), a partnership between SNG and housebuilder Hill, has set out the next steps for the regeneration of Buckskin and South Ham.
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Problem resident evicted from Christchurch property

Successful partnership working between SNG, Dorset Police, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has led to the eviction of a problem tenant from a property in Christchurch.
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A fresh ‘Beacon’ of light offers new opportunities for Westside Community Association 

The former Beacon pub on Kings Road, Basingstoke, is set for a £500k+ transformation to give the Westside Community Association a new base for its community activities for residents.
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Problem tenant evicted from Blandford Forum property

A tenant who made their neighbours lives a misery has been evicted from a property in Blandford Forum following successful partnership work between SNG and Dorset Police.
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Major partnership delivers affordable homes for Isle of Wight families

A landmark affordable housing development is being delivered on the Isle of Wight through a close partnership between SNG, Captiva Homes, and the Isle of Wight Council.
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SNG and Dorset Council deliver the keys to a new home for neurodiverse young adults

A new shared home for three neurodiverse young adults in Blandford Forum has been officially opened by SNG and Dorset Council.
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New SNG fund for community diversity and inclusion activities

We're launching a new fund providing microgrants supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities in communities across London and Southern England.
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Our partnership with Berkshire Youth

SNG is more than just a landlord – we’re passionate about investing in the communities where we manage homes and ensuring customers thrive. None more so than young people.
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Volunteers spread festive cheer delivering hampers to customers on the Isle of Wight

Volunteers spread festive cheer to 50 SNG customers and their families on the Isle of Wight by delivering Christmas hampers filled with food and treats for the big day.
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SNG and Vistry to build 179 new homes in South Gloucestershire

Planning approval has been secured for a new residential development in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, which will see SNG and Vistry deliver 179 high-quality homes through a joint venture.
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SNG publishes latest Community Impact Report

We’re proud to share our Community Impact Report 2025, which highlights the transformative work we’ve done to improve environmental and social outcomes for SNG customers and the communities we serve.
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Affordable homes at Northwick Park appeal to key workers

We’re delivering new affordable homes at Northwick Parkside, a flagship regeneration project in the London Borough of Brent.
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Breaking ground at Baltic Wharf in Bristol

The start of construction at Baltic Wharf was officially marked by a traditional groundbreaking ceremony.
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SNG extends partnership with Age Concern Hampshire to combat social isolation among older people

We’re continuing our partnership with Age Concern Hampshire who are delivering social groups aimed at reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing among older people in the county.
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New SNG report offers key lessons on hardship support schemes

Our 'Providing hardship support: lessons for the social housing sector' report provides key learning points for social housing providers.
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Young people in Bristol come together to create positive change at half-term festival

We were proud to bring young people together at our Wellbeing and Social Action Festival in Bristol.
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Joe Marshall appointed Chief Investment and Development Officer

Leadership continuity as Sally Hyndman prepares to retire and Alexia Evans is named her successor.
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Royal Town Planning Institute President visits Three Oaks scheme

The Three Oaks development on the Isle of Wight played host to a visit from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) President on Friday 31 October.
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SNG wins Small Contact Centre of the Year

Our London and East Customer Contact Centre has won silver in 2025’s UKCCF Contact Centre Awards. 
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New towns offer exciting opportunities, but so do old towns

SNG CEO Mark Washer says can't lose sight of our existing towns or town centres as these deserve the same level of attention as New Towns.
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SNG and Greystar ‘top out’ at Stratford development delivering 42 affordable homes

SNG and Greystar marked a key milestone of the delivery of 42 affordable homes in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham.
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SNG submits plans to deliver affordable housing at former Basingstoke head office site

We’ve submitted a planning application for the delivery of affordable homes at the site of our former head office, Saxon Court.
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SNG to deliver 66 affordable homes at Baltic Wharf in Bristol

We’ve purchased 66 new homes at the Baltic Wharf harbourside development in Bristol with the support of grant funding from Homes England.
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Shaftesbury customer’s passion shines through with award winning sustainable garden

A passionate gardener from Shaftesbury in Dorset has been recognised in SNG’s annual In Bloom awards. 
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SNG recruits two Resident Board Members

Ruth Picknett-Powell and Theresa Lisk have been appointed Resident Board Members.
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Planning approved for 24 affordable homes in Mortimer Common

We’ve secured planning permission to redevelop an outdated over-55’s scheme in Mortimer Common, West Berkshire, into 24 high-quality affordable homes.
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Local residents invited to share views on affordable homes development at former Camrose Ground

Sovereign Hill Partnership (SHP) is inviting local residents to share views on proposals for transforming the former Camrose Football Ground.
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Swindon customer’s innovative front garden wins SNG competition

Luke Carpenter showed his horticultural creativity by coming first in the ‘Small Garden Innovator’ category in our annual In Bloom competition.
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SNG partners with The Hill Group to deliver 54 affordable homes at Whalebones Park

We’re partnering with The Hill Group to deliver 54 affordable homes at Whalebones Park in the London Borough of Barnet.
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Thriving community garden in Andover comes first in SNG competition

A community green space in Andover has gained first prize in this year’s ‘In Bloom’ awards organised by SNG.
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