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We believe every resident should live in a safe, decent and well-maintained home. Our response highlights the significant investment each of us are making in repairs and improvements, including work to address damp and mould.

The G15 Chair responds to a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLG) report on improving the condition of social housing.

Ian McDermott, Chair of G15 Chair, responds to the Mayor’s confirmation of a new £1.5 billion boost to help accelerate affordable and social housing across the Capital.

Ian McDermott, Peabody CEO and Chair of G15, comments on the government’s latest changes to social housing policy.

The G15 Residents’ Group responds to the consultation on the proposed London Emergency Housing Package.

The G15 responds to the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) proposed London Housing Emergency Measures consultation.

The G15 Chair responds to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) consultation on London’s Emergency Housing Package.

G15 Chair, Ian McDermott, comments on the government’s long-awaited announcement on the £15bn Warm Homes Plan.

The G15 responds to the government’s commitment to Social Rent Convergence in the 2025 Autumn Budget.

The G15 Residents’ Group has shared its views on Social Housing Allocations with the London Assembly.

The G15 has submitted evidence to the London Assembly’s Call for Evidence on Allocations in Social Housing, welcoming the review of how homes are allocated across the capital.

Today (27 October), Awaab’s Law comes into effect – a vital step in ensuring every home is free from the dangers of damp and mould.

The G15 Resident’s Group submits its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget, calling for urgent action to save the social housing system.

G15 has submitted its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget, calling on HM Treasury to take targeted action to strengthen investment in affordable housing and tackle the homelessness crisis in London.

The G15 responds to the government’s recent announcement of measures to support housebuilding in London.

The G15 Residents’ Group comments on the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MCHLG) consultation on strengthening leaseholder protections regarding charges and services.

The G15 responds to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MCHLG) consultation on strengthening leaseholder protections.

The G15 Residents’ Group responds to changes of the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government’s (MCHLG) consultation on Decent Homes Standard for Social and Privately Rented Homes.

The G15 comments on changes to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government’s (MCHLG) consultation on Decent Homes Standard for Social and Privately Rented Homes.

The G15 responds to the government’s proposed consultation on improving energy efficiency in social housing.

The G15 responds to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee inquiry into the affordability of home ownership, with a focus on those looking to buy a home.

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee (IRC) has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation, with a particular focus on the work

The G15 Residents Group are committed to amplifying the voices of residents and communities in which they live, and welcomed the opportunity to respond

Following the Spending Review, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation on how to implement Social Rent convergence as

The G15 Residents Group (G15 RG) represents the voices of residents across members of the G15. They welcomed the opportunity to respond to the

The London Assembly Housing Committee recently launched an investigation into the Mayor’s Affordable Homes Programmes (2016-23 and 2021-26). The aim is to: Scrutinise the

Last week, the G15 Community Investment Group hosted a roundtable discussion ,“Assessing the DWP’s Green Paper: What’s at Stake for Social Housing.” It was

The G15 Residents Group is a forum to unify and promote the resident voice to influence, reform and celebrate social housing. On 30 June,

On 30 June, we wrote to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in response to the Department for Work and Pensions Pathways

  We are encouraged by the Mayor’s commitment to tackling London’s chronic housing crises. A new London Plan that not only recognises the capital’s

Five years after the launch of the G15 Ethnic Diversity Pledge of 2020, we stand at an important moment of reflection and renewed commitment.

This week on Monday 16 June, G15 in collaboration with UNIFY hosted its fourth annual Ethnicity in Housing Awards at County Hall, London. This

Ian McDermott, Chief Executive at Peabody has today become the new Chair of the G15 group of London’s largest housing associations. Ian will be

The G15, which brings together London’s leading housing associations, in collaboration with UNIFY, has organised the awards, now in its fourth year, to recognise

‘Building Together, Building Better: Rethinking S106 for Affordable Housing Delivery’ A new report launched today (15 April) by the G15 group of London’s largest

While we celebrate the important work women do at home for their families, we shouldn’t see that as a barrier in their careers. The

The housing sector in London is at a critical point. We are in the midst of a historically bad homelessness and temporary accommodation crisis,

Community leaders and groups working with housing associations across the G15 are celebrating their success in the partnership’s very first Community Impact Awards. Their

New research from the G15 has highlighted the extent to which social housing residents continue to face discrimination and stigma because of where they

G15 Resident’s Group have written an open letter to Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Rt Hon Angela Rayner, in response

The G15 represents London’s leading housing associations, collectively providing over 850,000 homes across the UK, including one in ten homes for Londoners. Our primary

In response to the Budget, Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of the G15 and Chief Executive of L&Q, said: “There is much to appreciate in this

We warmly welcome MHCLG’s proposals to reform the planning system. A revised National Planning Policy Framework is an important first step in allaying the

The G15 Resident’s group have produced a letter for Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner addressing proposed changes to

The level of housing need, particularly in London, is unprecedented and should be impossible to ignore. In 2023, over 320,000 families in London were

G15 Residents’ Group convened on 9th July to discuss the consultation on Social Tenants Access to Information Requirements. G15 Residents’ Group is a newly

The G15 is committed to ensuring residents have access to the information that matters to them. We support the government’s aim of enhancing transparency

On Wednesday 19th June, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards were revealed at an event at Banking Hall, London. The G15,

The G15, which brings together London’s leading housing associations, in collaboration with UNIFY, has organised the awards, now in its third year, to recognise

G15 have written an open letter to Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Rt Hon Michael Gove, in response to service

Last week, the G15 Women’s Mentorship Network held a networking brunch for this year’s mentee cohort. The session, attended by over 50 aspiring leaders

The Competence and Conduct Standard will require senior managers and executives to have, or be working towards, a relevant professional qualification as part of

The G15 has responded to the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) consultation on reforms to social housing allocations. You can read

We welcome the government’s commitment to improving standards in the social rented sector following the shocking death of Awaab Ishak, which was a shameful

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has an opportunity to show the government’s commitment to tackling the housing crisis when he delivers the Spring Budget on March

Ministers must think of housing as national infrastructure – not as an addition to national debt The Spring Budget next month comes with extra

G15 and Centre for London have written an open letter to Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Rt Hon Michael Gove,

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of The G15 and Group Chief Executive of L&Q, shares her thoughts on the latest Government announcement on planning reform and

The G15 group of London’s largest housing associations has published its Community Impact Report 2023, revealing that members have contributed more than £500m in

On Sunday, G15 Chair Fiona Fletcher-Smith sat down with Kate McCann and Adam Boulton at Times Radio to talk about this week’s anticipated planning

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement (22 November 2023), Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of G15 and CEO at L&Q commented: “The chancellor’s confirmation that benefits will

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of the G15 network of housing associations and CEO at L&Q said: “London’s housing emergency requires an urgent response. The G15

Industry leaders joined The G15 to launch this year’s Women’s Mentoring Programme, which addresses the gender imbalance in the development sector. While women make

On 10 November 2023, a significant event will take centre stage as leaders from the G15 member organisations gather to participate in the ‘UNIFY

The G15, Mayor of London, London Councils and other leaders from across the capital’s housebuilding sector have today delivered a new blueprint for action

Earlier this year, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee had a call for evidence for an inquiry on Shared Ownership. Details can be

G15 members believe that the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in our buildings is very limited and that any risks around RAAC

G15 members warn of the difficulty of funding net zero homes without a credible long-term financial settlement. Improving the sustainability of the homes we

A new workstream bringing together London Councils and G15 members to explore potential solutions for the current temporary accommodation crisis in the Capital. Figures

First year success Eighty-three percent of feedback received from our 2022/23 cohort agreed that this programme fulfilled their expectations in its inaugural year. Following

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of the G15 and Group Chief Executive of L&Q, shares her thoughts on this morning’s announcement about the government’s plans for

G15 members are today mourning the loss of Peabody Chair Lord Bob Kerslake, who passed away at the weekend following a short battle with

At this years’ G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards that took place on 25 May 2022, Peabody’s Corrine Williams walked away with the Resident Focus

At this years’ G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards that took place on 25 May 2022, Network Homes’ Rebecca Burton walked away with the Supportive

At this years’ G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards that took place on 25 May 2022, Southern Housing’s Ohenewaa Adu‑Akyeampong walked away with Early Housing

At this years’ G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards that took place on 25 May 2022, MTVH’s Sarah Willis won the Ethnicity Ally Award. We

The G15 has responded to the Government’s technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy. In our evidence, we have expressed concern at the proposed new

At this years’ G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards that took place on 25 May 2022, A2Dominion’s, Bukky Awokoya, won the Future Leader Award. We

At this years’ G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards that took place on 25 May 2022, L&Q’s ethnicity colleague network group, Kaleidoscope, won the Ethnicity

This week, I gave evidence at the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee in my roles as Chair of G15 and Group Chief

The combined impact of government changes to rent policy will see around £19bn in resources lost to G15 members. In evidence submitted to the

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, has today become the new Chair of the G15 group of London’s leading housing associations. Ian McDermott,

Three years on from signing the G15 Ethnic Diversity Pledge, we spoke with colleagues about the progress made so far, and what more needs

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

On Thursday 25 May, the winners of the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards 2023 were revealed. The G15, in collaboration with UNIFY, organised the

Before I conclude my time as Chair, it is a real honour to share the latest update report about the G15 group’s progress on

The G15 has renewed its commitments to improving ethnic diversity, particularly at senior level, in updating the G15 Ethnic Diversity Pledge. The updated G15

Ahead of the 2023 G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, taking place on 25 May, we look back on the inaugural awards held in 2022

The G15 has responded to the Government’s consultation on increasing planning fees. Our response is supportive of additional resources and capacity for the planning

The combined impact of government changes to rent policy will see around £19bn in resources lost to G15 members. In evidence submitted to the

The colleagues that have been shortlisted for the G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards have been revealed. The G15, which brings together London’s leading housing

G15 members have joined forces with other leading housing associations and local councils responsible for around 1.2 million homes to require contractors to publish

The G15 has responded to the Government’s consultation on proposed new service charge transparency requirements for ongoing building safety costs. We are acutely aware

The G15 has responded to the Government’s consultation on alternative cost recovery for remediation works.

G15 Chair, Geeta Nanda, spoke at the New Statesman Future Generations Conference in central London.

The G15 has responded to the Government’s consultation on second staircases in new residential buildings which are 30 metres and above in height. The consultation also sought views on sprinklers in care homes and removal of national classes.

The Labour Party’s National Policy Forum (NPF) is the online home of the party’s policy development. The 2023 consultation offered an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to the Party’s policy making process.

G15 responds to the national Budget on 15 March 2023

G15 members joined London Assembly members, local councillors, and partners from across the industry at a roundtable at City Hall to discuss housing challenges in the capital.

To mark International Women’s Day, Vanessa Harrison – Chair of L&Q’s gender equality network, Inspire, and Project Manager writes about what’s missing from the conversation surrounding gender equality.

The G15 has responded to the Government’s consultation on the proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

At the recent G15 panel discussion about the cost of living challenges facing residents and the role of housing associations in providing support, the video below was shared.

More than 130 guests joined the G15’s in-person panel discussion on 24 February 2023.

The G15, the group of London’s leading housing associations, has responded to the government’s second consultation on the Building Safety Levy.

Today, G15 Chair, Geeta Nanda, launches ‘Our commitment: that all homes must be safe, warm and dry’, setting out the group’s focus on existing homes and residents, and the policy support the Spring Budget can provide.

The G15 group of leading housing associations has confirmed that Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, will become the network’s next Chair.

Colleagues from across the G15 have come together to celebrate the achievements of the inaugural cohort of the G15 Accelerate Programme.

Every G15 member is seeing the impact of the cost of living crisis on the people we provide homes to or the communities we serve. As energy bills rise and essentials become unaffordable, residents need support more than ever.

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement (17 November 2022), G15 Chair, Geeta Nanda OBE has responded.

The G15 has responded to the Net Zero Review launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

October is Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black Britons and the diverse communities that G15 operate in.

The G15 welcomes the opportunity to respond to the government proposal to extend the Decent Homes Standard to private rented, temporary, purpose-built student and tied accommodations as well as to lodgers.

The G15 has responded to two building safety-related consultations.

The G15 has responded to the government’s consultation on proposals to introduce ceilings on social rent increases for 2023/24.

Housing associations can boost economic growth with increased affordable housing supply, says new G15 and Savills Research report.

The G15 were at the Conservative Party Conference last week advocating for the social housing sector.

We are pleased to announce that The Guinness Partnership, one of the oldest housing associations in England, has joined the G15.

The G15 provided an update on the social rent ceiling consultation

The government is currently consulting on proposals to introduce ceilings on increases to rents for social and affordable homes in 2023/24. We understand that residents and stakeholders will want to know how the G15 is planning to respond to these proposals, and we are keen to be transparent by sharing this update publicly.

G15 has issued a statement following reports that the government is considering not increasing social security payments in line with inflation.

G15 members have reconfirmed their commitment to the NHF eviction pledge.

A mentoring programme encouraging talented Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues to become leaders of tomorrow has been launched by the G15

The G15 attended the Labour Party Conference this week hosting two thought-provoking and well attended panel discussions.

The G15 has announced it will provide a travel bursary that can be accessed by London schools and colleges attending Skills London.

Peabody’s Director of Sustainability, Richard Ellis, writes about the role of prepayment meters in the energy crisis and why it’s time for change.

The G15 publishes the ‘G15 Community Impact Report: support when it matters most’ showcasing the breadth of services our members are providing to support residents.

The G15 led a panel discussion about the impact of the housing crisis on young social housing residents and considered how the sector can work to address these issues.

In response to the cost of living challenges facing many people, driven by sky-rocketing energy bills, G15 members have committed a further £5.8 million to support residents facing hardship this year.

The G15, along with groups across the social housing sector, have called for urgent action by the new Prime Minister to tackle the cost of living crisis affecting many residents.

The G15 have welcome the opportunity to comment on the government’s consultation and call for evidence on electrical safety in the social rented sector.

The chair of the G15 has responded to the announcement of the government’s consultation on 2023/24 social housing rent setting.

The G15 has responded to the Department Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) consultation on improving disabled people’s access to let residential premises: reasonable adjustments to common parts.

The number of new social rent homes delivered by G15 members has more than doubled in a year, new data has revealed.

The G15 has responded to the Home Office consultation on proposals for a new Emergency Evacuation Information Sharing (EEIS) approach.

The G15 has welcomed the publication of the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee Report on the regulation of social housing.

Responding to a government consultation on reforms to the Compulsory Purchase system, the G15 has backed proposals that will make the system fairer for all parties and deliver more community benefit, including more affordable housing.

The G15 – the group of London’s largest housing associations has responded to the Department for Health and Social Care’s call for evidence in regards to their mental health and wellbeing plan.

The G15 has responded to the Greater London Authority’s Fire Safety Plan.

The G15 is supporting a new Housing Today campaign, A Fair Deal for Housing, that aims to increase house building.

The G15 Chair has commented on the vital role of boosting supply of social homes alongside supporting more people into homeownership following the Prime Minister’s proposals to extend the Right to Buy to housing association residents.

The G15 members gathered with local councillors to discuss joint working and how we can continue to improve services for local people.

We caught up with Emildah Chabata, Community Investment Regional Manager at MTVH and G15 Accelerate Programme 1 Alumna, to ask her about the programme and his experiences.

We caught up with Leila Satar, Senior Management Accountant at MTVH and G15 Accelerate Programme 1 Alumna, to ask her about the programme and his experiences.

At the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, Notting Hill Genesis walked away with the UNIFY Special Recognition Award.

We caught up with Asif Khan, Head of Asset Management at Notting Hill Genesis and G15 Accelerate Programme 1 Alumnus, to ask him about the programme and his experiences.

The G15 Vice-Chair has responded to the Prime Minister’s speech announcing his intention to further pilot the Right to Buy for housing association residents

We caught up with Sonia Gayle, Operations Manager in Care and Support for MTVH and G15 Accelerate Programme 1 Alumna, to ask her about the programme and her experiences.

At the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, Network Homes’ Gabriel Codjoe walked away with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The G15 has welcomed the publication of the draft Social Housing Regulation Bill.

The second edition of the highly successful G15 Accelerate leadership development programme for minority ethnic colleagues has been launched today.

At the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, Peabody’s Irene Adeyinka walked away with the Supportive Colleague Award.

The Network Homes Women’s Equality Group (WEG) hosted a networking event to bring together women who work for G15 housing associations.

At the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, MTVH’s ethnicity colleague network group, RISE, walked away with the Racial Equality Action Group Award.

At the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, Optivo resident Charlaine Nkum walked away with the Resident Hero Award.

At the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards, Hyde Housing’s Marie Victoire walked away with the Future Leader Award.

The representation of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic People on G15 members’ Boards has increased by 89% in the two years since the signing of the G15 Ethnic Diversity Pledge, a new progress report published today finds.

The winners of the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards were revealed at an event at the Museum of London Docklands.

G15 Chair proudly share progress on the G15 Ethnic Diversity Pledge.

Colleagues from across the G15 tell us what achieving greater ethnic diversity in their organisations meant to them and what progress had been made.

The nominees for the inaugural G15 Ethnicity in Housing Awards have been revealed ahead of presentation of the awards later this week.

G15 Vice-Chair and Chief Executive of One Housing Group, Richard Hill, writes about the need for change to support housing associations colleagues delivering vital care and support services.

Clare Miller, Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group, writes about new research the organisation has delivered exploring the impact of the changing world of work on social housing residents.

G15 Vice-Chair has responded to Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities’ announcement on reforms to social housing regulation.

The G15 has brought together a new guide to support organisations with financial contingency planning.

The G15 has responded to the Regulator for Social Housing’s consultation on the proposed Tenant Satisfaction Measures which will be implemented as part of the Social Housing White Paper.

Fran Goble, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, shares how MTVH marked LGBT+ History Month.

Jo Peres, co-Chair of L&Q staff LGBT+ network, Spectrum, reflects on some of the group’s successes and milestones over the last decade

Emmy Stock, Chair of PRYDE, Hyde’s staff network for LGBT+ staff and allies, reflects on the importance of LGBT+ History Month

The G15 has responded to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee inquiry into building safety: remediation and funding.

The G15 has responded to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee inquiry into regulation of social housing.

Richard Hill, G15 Vice-Chair and Chief Executive at One Housing Group, reflects on LGBT+ History Month.

The G15 Chair has responded to the publication of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper

The G15 Chair has responded to the Levelling-Up, Housing, and Communities Secretary of State’s announcement on a series of measures concerning building safety

G15 were delighted to hold our second G15 Development Group Women’s Mentoring Network breakfast.

Over 110 people joined a virtual panel discussion organised by the G15 all about the vital role of housing associations’ community investment activity and the contribution it makes to levelling-up communities.

The G15 launched a new report highlighting how our role as housing providers encompasses much more in addition to the important work of providing good quality homes

Richard Hill, G15 Vice-Chair and Chief Executive of One Housing Group, responds to the publication of the Social Care White Paper.

Elaine Lewis, a colleague from L&Q who leads the organisation’s Cultural Diversity Network ‘Kaleidoscope’, reflects on what Black History Month has meant to her and colleagues.

Register to attend: How can housing associations build on their community investment work with partners to support levelling-up?

The co-chairs of Notting Hill Genesis’ staff diversity network, Cultural Energie, gathered to share what Black History Month means to them.

G15 Chair responds to the announcement of the national Budget and three-year Spending Review.

The G15 has responded to the government’s consultation on the proposal to make vaccination a condition of deployment in the health and wider social care sector.

Today, Violet Pugh – Digital Marketing Manager and Chair of the ‘Rise’ ethnicity colleague network group at MTVH – writes about what Black History Month means to her.

The G15 has responded to the government’s consultation on the proposal to introduce a Building Safety Levy as part of the Building Safety Bill.

A new report from the G15 is calling for the critical community investment support that housing associations have provided to people during the pandemic to be expanded as a key part of the fair recovery London’s communities need.

The G15 has signed-up to be founding partners of the Mayor’s Fund for London ‘Firm Foundations’ campaign.

Ahead of the government’s Spending Review that will set out departmental budgets for the next three years, the G15 has called for the Chancellor to deliver an ambitious programme of investment and action.

Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 11,000 new homes were completed by G15 members in 2020/21.

The G15 has responded to the government’s consultation on proposals to introduce a Residential Property Developer Tax, the proceeds of which will contribute to building safety remediation works.

G15 members are continuously working to ensure the safety of well over 1 million people in their homes.

The G15 and the UK Cladding Action Group (UKCAG) have written jointly to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government to call for government action on building safety.

Geeta Nanda OBE, Chief Executive of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, has become the new Chair of the G15.