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We've announced our intention to appoint 30 architect practices to our new £24 million four-year Architects Framework which will support the delivery of high-quality homes and sustainable communities.

We're pleased to announce the winners of our annual customer In Bloom gardening competition. This year's contest was bigger than ever, with entries from Dorset, Hertfordshire, London and Oxfordshire.

Plans have been submitted to deliver 99 affordable homes at the former Camrose Football Club site in Basingstoke, bringing forward proposals shaped by extensive engagement.

The former Beacon pub in South Ham, Basingstoke, has reached an important milestone, with SNG completing refurbishment work to transform the building into an interim community facility.

A successful partnership between SNG and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has helped dozens of local residents improve their employment prospects.

Our affordable homes at Brabazon, Bristol's landmark new town, have achieved an exceptional assessment against our sector-leading Homes and Place Standard.

We’ve taken handover of the final 84 affordable homes from Vistry at the Hounsome Fields development in Basingstoke, bringing the total number of homes delivered to SNG within the phase to 95.

The first affordable and private homes have been handed over at the 654-home Northwick Park development in Brent, north-west London, being delivered by SNG and Vistry.

We've signed a Design and Build contract with The Hill Group to deliver 90 social rent homes on a brownfield site on Bath Road in Brislington, Bristol.

Planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of Saxon Court in Basingstoke, creating 34 affordable homes specifically designed for older persons aged 55 and over. 

Residents, community groups and local partners came together at The Ridgeway Community Centre in Buckskin on Thursday 23 July for a community pop-up event hosted by our community engagement team.

We’ve entered into a partnership with YTL Developments for high-quality affordable homes at Brabazon, the thriving new town for Bristol and the West of England.

A property in Exeter which had become a hotspot for crime and anti-social behaviour has been secured following a Closure Order obtained by Devon and Cornwall Police with the support of SNG.

We've published its 2025/26 annual report, highlighting investment in homes, a sector-leading development programme and financial strength.

A beautiful piece of public art designed by a University of Westminster Harrow Campus student has recently been unveiled in the grounds of SNG’s rental accommodation in Northwick Park.

We'd like to thank the customers who took the time to share their feedback with us over the past year.

We've exchanged contracts with L&G and Nomura Real Estate UK to deliver 85 affordable homes on a brownfield site in Herne Hill, within the London Borough of Lambeth.

Local residents are being invited to take part in a series of community events to help shape early proposals for the future of the Pinkerton Road area in Buckskin and South Ham.

Our 2026–2031 approach sets out our ambition to deliver the best customer experience in social housing and support thriving communities.

We’ve partnered with a local Scout group in Welwyn Garden City to bring some artistic flare to one of our latest developments.

Community groups are being invited to apply for funding from a new grant programme designed to support families to learn, grow and build stronger connections. 

SNG and the Duchy of Cornwall have completed contracts, confirming the development of 107 affordable homes at Four Paddocks in Dorchester, where developer CG Fry & Son has started work on site.

Deputy Mayor of London Tom Copley, visited Whalebones Park in Barnet, joining The Hill Group and SNG to see first-hand the progress being made on site.

Southampton City Council has appointed SNG to deliver additional family affordable homes at Townhill Park in the city.

The SNG Community Foundation has launched its Community in Action Fund, offering grants of up to £1,000 to support local organisations delivering volunteer-led activities this summer.

We've launched a new £24million architects' framework to support the delivery of high-quality affordable homes and sustainable communities.

We're recruiting for Apprentice Carpenters, Business Administrators, an Assistant Accountant, IT Service Desk technician and PR and Communications Assistant.

There’s still time for budding gardeners and gardening groups to showcase their horticultural spaces and green fingered creativity by entering our In Bloom gardening competition.

We’ve secured a £250m funding agreement with The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC) strengthening our capacity to invest in affordable homes, existing communities and future growth.

Construction work has begun on 49 affordable homes at our development in Three Mile Cross, near Reading in Berkshire.

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.

A group of leading housing associations has partnered with grassroots social movement Camerados to work alongside communities to collectively tackle loneliness, isolation and division.

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.

Work has begun on 24 high-quality affordable homes in Mortimer Common, West Berkshire, replacing an outdated over-55 scheme.

We’ve awarded funding to 14 community projects through our ConnectED Communities Fund, supporting initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.

We've secured planning permission for 90 affordable homes on a brownfield site on Bath Road in Brislington, Bristol.

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.

We've appointed contractors to our new Contractor Framework for Affordable Homes, which came into effect on 1 April.

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

We've appointed three new non-executive Board members, strengthening the breadth of experience and expertise on our Board. 

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.

SNG, alongside local partners, hosted a free celebration on Tuesday 14 April at Brooklands Park Community Centre, marking a major event since its opening. 

The Neya Local Connection will help residents connect with neighbours, access local support and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Tucked alongside homes owned by Sovereign Network Group, St Sidwell’s Centre is a welcoming place where people can meet, learn and get support.

We'll shortly begin demolition work at Malmesbury Field in Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, to make way for 21 new social rent homes.

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.

We're excited to announce our first ever Stronger Together: SNG Supplier Impact Awards 2026.

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.

We've exchanged contacts with Feltham Construction Limited to begin work on 33 social rent homes in Bracknell, Berkshire.

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.

We've exchanged contracts with Berkeley Group to deliver 555 new socially rented homes across two major London developments.

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.

SNG and joint venture partner Vistry can confirm the delivery of an additional 187 affordable homes at King George Park in Lotmead, Swindon.

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.

SNG has announced a new match funding agreement with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) to support care leavers.

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

Work is due begin in the spring which will deliver 84 affordable homes at St Mary's in Midanbury Lane, Southampton.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new shared home for three neurodiverse young adults in Blandford Forum has been officially opened by SNG and Dorset Council.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The start of construction at Baltic Wharf was officially marked by a traditional groundbreaking ceremony.

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.

Our 'Providing hardship support: lessons for the social housing sector' report provides key learning points for social housing providers.

We were proud to bring young people together at our Wellbeing and Social Action Festival in Bristol.

Leadership continuity as Sally Hyndman prepares to retire and Alexia Evans is named her successor.

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.

Our London and East Customer Contact Centre has won silver in 2025’s UKCCF Contact Centre Awards. 

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.

SNG and Greystar marked a key milestone of the delivery of 42 affordable homes in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham.

We’ve submitted a planning application for the delivery of affordable homes at the site of our former head office, Saxon Court.

We’ve purchased 66 new homes at the Baltic Wharf harbourside development in Bristol with the support of grant funding from Homes England.

A passionate gardener from Shaftesbury in Dorset has been recognised in SNG’s annual In Bloom awards. 

Ruth Picknett-Powell and Theresa Lisk have been appointed Resident Board Members.

We’ve secured planning permission to redevelop an outdated over-55’s scheme in Mortimer Common, West Berkshire, into 24 high-quality affordable homes.

Sovereign Hill Partnership (SHP) is inviting local residents to share views on proposals for transforming the former Camrose Football Ground.

Luke Carpenter showed his horticultural creativity by coming first in the ‘Small Garden Innovator’ category in our annual In Bloom competition.

We’re partnering with The Hill Group to deliver 54 affordable homes at Whalebones Park in the London Borough of Barnet.

We were delighted to bring together partners, suppliers and community organisations for the inaugural Stronger Together: SNG Supplier Social Value Awards 2026.

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