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Housing associations urge Chancellor to unlock £39bn for social homes

They say they could build 41,000 extra homes outside London if more of the programme is allocated this Parliament.

9 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Officers recommend approval, despite objections from the council's design team and Birmingham Civic Society.

8 October 2026 Source: Place Midlands

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The housing association, with 25,500 homes, no longer meets governance and financial viability standards.

7 October 2026 Source: Regulator of Social Housing

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Inspectors found six problems, including a jammed exit door and faults on the fire alarm, at the Mailbox landmark.

6 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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MCR Property Group plans to convert the William Booth Centre in the Gun Quarter.

5 October 2026 Source: TheBusinessDesk

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The plan aims for 87,700 homes by 2044, with 16 growth zones.

4 October 2026 Source: Place Midlands

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Around 500 people apply each week, while about 57 homes become available.

3 October 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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The Midland Heart scheme goes before the planning committee on 8 October.

2 October 2026 Source: TheBusinessDesk

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The competence and conduct standard comes into force this month, as a Birmingham-built qualification launches.

1 October 2026 Source: Housing Today

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Gas and electrical checks, alarms, deposit protection and repairs: a tenant's guide.

28 September 2026 Source: GOV.UK