What do people in England think about their local area? In this short report I take a look at surveys we conducted with @yougov.co.uk in 2022, 2024 and 2025 to gain some insights... Some key findings...

Interesting feature in @financialtimes.com on the evolution of the #BTR sector, mentioning our social impact research from last year: www.ft.com/content/ab0e... (see replies for link to research)

Does the new draft #NPPF deliver for health and for the wellbeing of communities? We think it could do a lot more. You can read our initial thoughts here: www.qolf.org/news-and-upd...

Here it is! A new, new #NPPF consultation! We have until 10 March to share our thoughts with the Government: www.gov.uk/government/c...

How is purpose-driven development tackling the UK #HousingCrisis? That's the focus of our major research project with ReGenerate. The results will provide a clear roadmap for policy and collaboration between the public and private sectors. Find out more & get involved www.qolf.org/news-and-upd...

Our data released today has found that 15 million people in the UK live with damp, mould and cold in their homes. 🔴 No one should have to live in a home that damages their health. Explore the findings from our survey here. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/data_insight...

Next week, peers will vote in the House of Lords on key amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. It's time to stop permitting slum housing. It's time for #HealthyHomesNow! Support the Campaign for Healthy Homes and write to the housing minister: www.tcpa.org.uk/healthy-home...

What is planning's true purpose? "If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood...but teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." That quote captures what's missing in English planning, argue Matthew Morgan & Frazer Osment: www.theplanner.co.uk/2025/10/01/p...

Are you an experienced leader in the built environment or nonprofit sector looking for a new challenge? Well, we might just have the opportunity you need! We're searching for a dedicated and strategic Chair of the Board of Trustees. Could it be you? Find out more here: www.qolf.org/work-with-us/

The real measure of UK housing quality? Lived experience. Our new report distills 3 years of resident feedback. Learn how design impacts wellbeing (94% positive for green space in some places!) & where we fall short www.qolf.org/what-we-do/c... #UKHousing #Placemaking #BuiltEnvironment

Great to see the APPGEBE asking: How can we build 1.5M quality homes? For us, it's about ensuring new homes & neighborhoods genuinely enhance quality of life. They're calling for evidence, so take a look: www.cic.org.uk/news/cic-inv... #UKHousing #QualityOfLife #BuiltEnvironment #UKHomes

How can we truly engage the next generation to shape their local areas? In a world increasingly focused on youth voices, we asked 68 children & young people in Holyhead how they want to engage. Find out what these inquisitive and insightful young people had to say: www.qolf.org/news-and-upd...

New funding for affordable homes! But how do we ensure they boost health & wellbeing? Our new report shares insights from our recent #UKHousing roundtable. It champions: ✅ Health-centred design ✅ Real resident engagement ✅ Corporate courage & collaboration Read more: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/n...

Housing bank will be established by April 2026, @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social tells Today and will deliver long term return for taxpayers. 💷 Backed by £16bn of new funding plus £5bn of new capital grant funding 🏘️ Expected to deliver 500k homes over its lifetime and 60k in this parliament

How do we build truly #ThrivingCommunities AND secure a strong bottom line in the #BuiltEnvironment? It all starts with better decisions. Our new blog explores aligning strategy with both societal wellbeing & financial health from day one: www.qolf.org/news-and-upd... #UKHousing #Development

"But here is the thing. Britain’s housing target of 1.5 million new homes is made up of individual homes. Each one matters just as much as a large scheme." An #InterestingRead by Satish Jassal on the opportunities presented by small sites: www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/plan... #BuiltEnvironment

Listening to residents drives real change. Our latest review with Urban&Civic shows clear quality of life improvements, thanks to a real commitment to resident feedback. Find out more: www.qolf.org/projects/urb... #UKHousing #ResidentialDevelopment #QualityOfLife

❤️‍🩹 | NEW REPORT: Voters want bold action on health – and don’t see it as 'nanny statism'. Our new research with Public First shows that smarter public health policy isn’t just good for the nation – it could be a vote-winner too. www.ippr.org/articles/the...

What if residents had real power to shape their neighbourhoods? We’ve launched a new project to make that happen, co-creating a tool with 6 housing partners & their residents to put community priorities 1st Read more: www.qolf.org/news-and-upd... #ResidentVoice #Community #QualityOfLife #UKHousing

How do you know if your developments actually support quality of life? Redrow asked us to find out. Our post-occupancy evaluation revealed what’s working + what could be better. Case study here: www.qolf.org/projects/pos... Get in touch to discuss how this could work on your sites: [email protected]

The news we've been waiting for! As long-time supporters of the community-led housing sector, we know how vital this funding is for CLH projects to develop their schemes. Well done to those in the sector (inc @tomchance.bsky.social) for their efforts.

How can #councils and planners create healthier places? This practical new guild from @qualityoflifeuk.bsky.social shows how #DesignCodes can provide a framework for healthy place-making. it's free - do take a look!

The #NPPF urges councils to create places that enable healthier lives. Our new guidance shows how #DesignCodes can be a powerful tool to do just that 📖 Download: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/d... 📅 Webinar: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-de... Published w/ @tibbalds.bsky.social, @thetcpa.bsky.social

Area based initiatives are back! www.gov.uk/government/p...

What if the buildings we live and work in could not only cut carbon but also improve our #wellbeing? Our research with dRMM and @edinburghnapier.bsky.social exploring the environmental & wellbeing impacts of #MassTimberBuilding shows that they can. Read it here: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/m...

🏡 Can build-to-rent offer a new model for #PrivateRenting? “We wanted to understand whether #BTR, where homes are built and professionally managed, might contribute to a different model for renting,” says Matthew Morgan. Read about our report on The Developer: thedeveloper.live/opinion/resi...

Schools aren’t the only way to reach young people. Home-educated children are often left out of conversations about their places. A new blog from the Public Map Platform project in Anglesey / Ynys Môn explores how they’ve been involved. Read more: publicmap.org/en/blog/home... #CommunityEngagement

The #NPPF calls on #LocalGov to create places that support #HealthyLives & tackle #HealthInequalities. Our best practice report explores how councils are doing this despite challenges. Read case studies from East Sussex, Leeds & Oxfordshire: www.qolf.org/good-practic... #HealthyPlaces #Planning

#NewTowns Taskforce interim report out today: A good step forward, but principles alone won't create thriving places. We urge #HealthAndWellbeing to be core, measurable outcomes, with clear KPIs and evaluations to assess impact. Read more here: www.qolf.org/news-and-upd... #HousingGrowth

"Free webinar 27 February 2025" Join us to explore revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, hosted with the Local Health and Global Profits project and Department of Health and Social Care. Find out more➡️bit.ly/4aRiRGJ

What don't we know about the private rented sector? That's what our new report uncovers, delving into existing knowledge of the sector to find the gaps. Read @jdavies92.bsky.social's blog for more on the report & our wider project to transform the PRS: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/the-private-...

Great places don’t happen by accident. We’re inviting organisations to join our 2025 Thought Leadership Programme - a chance to shape conversations, influence policy, strengthen networks and drive real change. Get involved 👉 www.qolf.org/join-thought... #BuiltEnvironment #UKHousing #SocialImpact

"Housing is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about creating homes and neighbourhoods where people feel connected, safe, and supported. The #BuildToRent sector has shown that it can deliver on these aspirations, but the work is far from done." www.qolf.org/news-and-upd... #BTR #UKHousing

“For #SocialHousing providers, effective consultation isn’t just a requirement but an ethical imperative. Residents involved in decisions enjoy better wellbeing, a stronger sense of control & improved #QualityOfLife, aligning with social housing’s purpose” hqm.hqnetwork.co.uk/elevating-co...

"This is a completely different model in the sense that it’s community driven but with a team of professionals alongside us. So you’ve got the local knowledge but with professionals that can deliver it.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #CommunityLedHousing

What #SocialImpact can build-to-rent developments have? Our new research shows how #BTR can help address the #HousingCrisis while improving #QualityOfLife for residents and communities. Explore insights, evidence, and recommendations here: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/a...

How can the #PropertySector drive #HealthEquity? Join this Health Equity Network webinar exploring the Building Health Equity report from @marmotihe.bsky.social to find out. 🔗 Don’t miss it: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a0cf68... We’re proud to have contributed to this vital research.

An #InterestingRead from @meganekenyon.bsky.social on the links between housing quality and productivity ⤵️

Thoughtfully designed developments that put young people at the heart can foster active shared spaces, intergenerational bonds and resilient communities. Great insights by @dbornat.bsky.social. Her book All to Play For is published in Feb - can’t wait! Read more: www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/putt...

How often do we think about the voices of #ChildrenAndYoungPeople when planning, designing, and building the spaces they will inherit? In our latest blog, we explore tips from industry leaders on creating long-term impact through youth engagement. Read the blog here: www.qolf.org/news-and-upd...

"January is the month when almost everyone at least attempts to have a healthy start to the year. Perhaps property could do the same." Samantha McClary at the EG discusses the publication of our Building Health Equity report and why the sector should sit up & listen: www.egi.co.uk/news/does-re...

A new year brings fresh opportunities to embed #HealthEquity into #development. The Building Health Equity report highlights how the #PropertySector can drive better #HealthOutcomes. Let's make 2025 the year we act. 📖 Read the report here: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/b... #BuiltEnvironment

What if every decision about our towns and cities prioritised #wellbeing? A great question posed by Sophie Thompson of LDA Design in this article in Building Design. Read it here: www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/well... #UrbanDesign #Architecture #UrbanPlanning #BuildingDesign #BuiltEnvironment

With the new #NPPF urging planners to create places that reduce #HealthInequalities, how do we make this a reality? Our guide offers practical strategies, evidence-based approaches, and inspiring case studies from councils leading in #HealthCreation. 📖 Explore it here: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/e...

We’re proud to have contributed to the Institute of Health Equity's new report on how the property sector can drive #HealthEquity. With the #NPPF now prioritising reducing #HealthInequalities, the sector is primed to make a real impact. Read more here: www.qolf.org/what-we-do/b...

Three important words have just been added to national planning policy: "reduce health inequalities". Where we live affects the length, health and happiness of our lives. A large part of that's down to our built and natural environment, so this is a key step forward 🧵

The more we understand about the wider determinants of health, the better. It's great to see @ippr.bsky.social's review of #transport covering this angle, showing how much of and impact how we get around has on our #HealthAndWellbeing. Well worth a read.

The #SocialHousing sector faces pressures from reforms, economic challenges & scrutiny on #TenantSatisfaction. Melissa Lacide’s blog shares tools for better #CommunityEngagement to help tackle some of these challenges Read here: www.housingdiversitynetwork.co.uk/inclusive-en... #UKHousing

While there is plenty more to read and digest, we will state clearly now that we are pleased to see the new references to reducing #HealthInequalities and the prevention of ill-health in new #NPPF (even if it could have been higher up in the document). #HealthEquity #HealthEquals