tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Homes England 2026-05-12T15:54:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-housing-bank-makes-significant-cornerstone-equity-investment-in-starlight-uks-build-to-rent-fund-ii 2026-05-12T15:54:00+01:00 National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II Starlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of £100 million advances 6,000‑home pipeline through Starlight’s platform. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-national-housing-bank-strengthens-oversight-with-appointment-of-non-executive-directors 2026-04-14T10:50:00+01:00 New National Housing Bank strengthens oversight with appointment of non‑executive directors Two senior leaders with extensive careers in the regeneration and investment sectors have joined the National Housing Bank Board as independent non-executive directors tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-agrees-multi-million-pound-debt-facility-with-richborough 2026-04-08T13:26:00+01:00 Homes England agrees multi-million-pound debt facility with Richborough Homes England has agreed a multi‑million‑pound debt facility with independent land promoter Richborough, marking the first partnership of its kind in the sector.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-860m-joint-venture-between-homes-england-capitalcentric-and-swiss-life-asset-managers-makes-first-acquisition-in-manchester 2026-04-08T10:02:00+01:00 Landmark £860 million joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers makes first acquisition in Manchester The Impact&Places housing partnership is expected to deliver 2,250 homes across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-marks-national-housing-bank-launch-as-part-of-a-once-in-a-generation-investment-offer-to-accelerate-delivery-of-new-homes-and-mixed-use 2026-03-31T13:07:45+01:00 Homes England marks National Housing Bank launch as part of a once-in-a-generation investment offer to accelerate delivery of new homes and mixed-use schemes First bank-backed investment in partnership with Aviva to deliver thousands of homes from an initial £100 million commitment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-housing-bank-and-aviva-to-invest-100-million-to-build-thousands-of-high-quality-family-homes-in-uk-towns-and-cities 2026-03-31T13:00:00+01:00 National Housing Bank and Aviva to invest £100 million to build thousands of high-quality family homes in UK towns and cities The first sites in Liverpool and Manchester will see 300 aspirational homes built on brownfield sites in well‑connected locations in boost to regional economies and communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-secures-key-site-in-the-heart-of-east-norwich 2026-03-24T09:45:00+00:00 Homes England secures key site in the heart of East Norwich Homes England has completed the acquisition of Carrow Works, the former Colman’s Mustard and Robinsons squash factory site in Norwich. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seven-new-towns-proposed-to-kickstart-housebuilding-push 2026-03-22T22:30:00+00:00 Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding push Seven locations proposed as new towns with each location delivering at least 10,000 homes with several delivering up to 40,000. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-strengthens-senior-leadership-ahead-of-delivery-focused-year 2026-03-02T11:31:06+00:00 Homes England strengthens senior leadership ahead of delivery-focused year Homes England has appointed Caroline Patterson as Chief Financial Officer, completing a series of senior leadership appointments that position the agency for a significant year of delivery. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/developers-selected-to-transform-two-former-hotbeds-of-sheffield-industry-into-thriving-new-neighbourhoods-with-up-to-1300-new-homes 2026-02-25T10:30:00+00:00 Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes Capital&Centric and Great Places to jointly regenerate Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration to lead transformation of Neepsend. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-opens-bidding-for-ten-year-social-and-affordable-homes-programme 2026-02-24T13:00:00+00:00 Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme Housing and regeneration agency encourages registered providers to bid for grant support from at least £27 billion fund worth of funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-announces-refreshed-executive-leadership-team-with-two-new-appointments 2026-02-20T12:10:50+00:00 Homes England announces refreshed Executive Leadership Team with two new appointments Homes England has today announced two new executive leadership appointments, bringing extensive experience and trusted leadership to the agency as it enters a pivotal year for delivery in local communities across the country… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/former-northeye-prison-site-in-bexhill-handed-to-homes-england-for-new-homes 2026-02-16T14:41:39+00:00 Former Northeye prison site in Bexhill handed to Homes England for new homes The former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill has been formally transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, marking a major step forward for delivering new homes and regeneration on this long-identified development site. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-enters-building-lease-with-vistry-for-former-city-hospital-site-in-birmingham-with-plans-to-deliver-750-new-homes 2026-01-21T09:00:00+00:00 Homes England enters building lease with Vistry for former City Hospital site in Birmingham with plans to deliver 750 new homes The historic site is set for a new chapter after extensive cross-sector collaboration. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-for-5500-home-wychavon-town-moves-forward 2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 Plans for 5,500 homes at Wychavon Town move forward Homes England and Summix have confirmed that two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated by Wychavon District Council. The applications relate to the proposed new settlement, covering the town cen… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-homes-boost-for-yorkshire-as-family-run-housebuilder-agrees-game-changer-loan-with-homes-england 2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 New homes boost for Yorkshire as family-run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England Yorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-new-homes-and-housing-sector-as-homes-england-hsbc-and-natwest-agree-165-million-financing-deal-with-allison-homes 2026-01-13T09:00:04+00:00 Boost for new homes and housing sector as Homes England, HSBC and NatWest agree £165 million financing deal with Allison Homes Package will drive next phase of growth, supporting construction of more high quality, affordable homes, as partners continue to back small and medium housebuilders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/experienced-regeneration-leader-appointed-to-key-role-at-homes-england-as-agency-embarks-on-pivotal-year-of-delivery-for-local-communities 2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 Experienced regeneration leader appointed to key role at Homes England as agency embarks on pivotal year of delivery for local communities John Reid will join government’s housing and regeneration agency in March 2026 to lead new national hub, working hand-in-hand with regional teams, as strategic plan comes into action. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/board-member-reappointments--2 2025-12-23T15:23:56+00:00 Board Member Reappointments Lesley-Ann Nash and Mark Henderson reappointed to Homes England’s Board tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-england-appoints-new-executive-regional-leaders-to-strengthen-collaboration-and-boost-tailored-housing-and-regeneration-delivery-across-the-coun 2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Homes England appoints new executive regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and boost tailored housing and regeneration delivery across the country Government’s housing and regeneration Agency confirms appointments in latest progress milestone towards mobilising new Strategic Plan and new regional operating model, which will work hand-in-hand with national Agency coordi…