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Reforming the housing association model in the 10-year plan for housing

The delivery of new homes is at the centre of government’s plans for growth, and its radical moves so far to unblock planning are welcome, but they won’t deliver unless we get the foundations right.
Mark Washer, SNG Chief Executive
Mark Washer, SNG Chief Executive
• 5 min read

My wildlife garden - 'Sustainable garden' winner of the SNG In Bloom competition

Gardens cover more land in the UK than nature reserves. SNG In Bloom competition winner, Michelle Plummer, shares her passion for transforming our gardens into amazing wildlife-friendly places.
Michelle Plummer, SNG customer and In Bloom winner
Michelle Plummer, SNG customer and In Bloom winner
• 6 min read

Expand the benefits of the Government’s ASB action plan to safeguarding

Earlier this year the Government launched its new 48-page Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Action Plan. There’s a lot within the action plan and plenty that housing providers will welcome.
Jon Cox, Head of Tenancy Sustainment
Jon Cox, Head of Tenancy Sustainment
• 3 min read

The power of data is never ending

Over the last two years we've embarked on an ambitious data observability odyssey to improve our processes, systems, and data; all to transform how data is engaged with and used by our people.
Claire Hyland, Data and Analytics Director
Claire Hyland, Data and Analytics Director
• 5 min read

Energy efficient homes will create a legacy, the energy cap won’t

Jim Dyer talks about energy efficient homes and the energy price cap.
Jim Dyer, Built Environment Director
Jim Dyer, Built Environment Director
• 5 min read