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New chairs announced for Homes for the South West

TWO new chairs have been appointed to jointly lead a coalition of the largest housing associations in the South West.

Selina White, Chief Executive of Magna Housing in Dorset and Somerset, and Jonathan Cowie, Chief Executive of Plymouth Community Homes, have been announced as Co-Chairs for Homes for the South West, the leading voice for affordable housing in the region, taking on the roles from this April.

Plymouth partnership agreement launches at handover of affordable homes

Plymouth City Council has formed a new Housing Partnership Agreement with Westward Housing which builds upon an existing strong record of delivery and commits us to work together strategically across Plymouth to develop new homes and affordable housing opportunities.

Reflecting on three years of progress at Homes for the South West

Louise Swain, Chair of Homes for the South West and CEO of Alliance Homes

This month marks the end of my term as Chair of Homes for the South West, a role I have held since April 2023. Over the past three years, I have been proud to lead our work to strengthen the collective voice of housing associations in the South West and to make the case, along with colleagues, for the long‑term reforms needed to deliver more affordable homes across our region.

Work begins on 125 new affordable homes in the north of Plymouth

Construction has begun on 125 much-needed affordable homes in Southway, in the north of Plymouth, as Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) and Plymouth City Council came together on site earlier this week to mark the start of the work.

Construction starts on 32 affordable homes at Valley Oaks in Winscombe

Construction is now officially underway at the Valley Oaks development in Winscombe, where much-needed new affordable homes will be delivered for local people.

North Somerset MP impressed with new affordable homes in Nailsea

North Somerset MP Sadik Al‑Hassan visited Alliance Homes’ newly completed Elm Grove development in Nailsea to see first‑hand the difference high‑quality, secure and affordable homes can make for local people in housing need.

Construction begins on 16 new affordable homes at Woodside View in Weston-super-Mare

Work is officially underway on a new development that will deliver much-needed affordable homes in Weston-super-Mare.

Plymouth Community Homes secures 17 homes at Elm Park in Exeter

Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) will be delivering more homes on the outskirts of Exeter after securing 17 homes for social rent at Elm Park in Matford, built by Cavanna Homes.

Plymouth Community Homes secures 54 affordable homes in Saltash

Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) will be delivering more affordable homes in Cornwall after securing 54 homes at Treledan in Saltash, built by Bloor Homes.

Delivering affordable homes across North Somerset – three new developments underway

More affordable homes are coming to the South West with Alliance Homes signing three new deals.