L&Q

One year of #SiteUpdateFriday’s! And what better way to celebrate than with another award, this time for our brilliant team at Kodak (Harrow View East). The team has now completed Phase 1 of the development, delivering 247 new homes, all affordable, and has been highly commended at the Bricks Awards earlier this month. Major Projects Development of the Year. What a great achievement! The Bricks Site Recognition Awards recognise developers who consistently deliver quality workmanship and site management throughout the year and we couldn’t be prouder of Vincent Monaghan, Matthew Ahrens, Beri Feric, Lee Aylott, Toby Bonner, Gareth Powell and the entire team.

🏘️ When great partners come together, communities thrive. Residents at some of our Trafford schemes are moving more and feeling better thanks to new weekly exercise sessions delivered in partnership with Altrincham Football Club Community Sports. These sessions are already boosting confidence, mobility, and connection among older residents - find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dhY_kQ5B

We are proud to support and contribute to a great piece of work by Winckworth Sherwood LLP on the importance of partnerships in delivering the high-quality affordable housing this country needs. For us, at L&Q, working in partnership has been about delivering projects we couldn’t pursue on our own, as well as maximising the impact in the communities we work in and the schemes we invest in. However, not all partnerships are equal and we always seek to ensure that our working relationships are underpinned by shared values and goals. As Angie Hooper, our New Business Director puts it: “Choosing a business partner is much like choosing a life partner. You want someone whose values align with yours. If not, the relationship will be short-lived. We take the time to ensure our partners share our core principles. While this isn’t always the most exciting part of the process, it pays real dividends in the long run, far beyond simply getting excited about bricks and mortar”.

Alfie Green shares how his apprenticeship boosted his confidence, sharpened his skills, and kickstarted a rewarding career in plumbing and gas engineering. 🔧 His advice? Get young people hands-on and talking about trade careers early. 💡 Check out Alfie’s story 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wUwL4 And explore more real-life journeys on our #MadeInTrade campaign 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wUwL5

A very congratulatory #SiteUpdateFriday for Nathan Richards and his team at Greenwich Peninsula (Prime Point) for receiving the NHBC Pride in the Job Award! The competition cycle takes place over 18 months. Every Site Manager managing a site registered for NHBC Buildmark is automatically entered. The competition covers England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & The Isle of Man, over 11 NHBC operational regions. It has been ongoing for 45 years and is now regarded as an Industry Benchmark for acknowledging talent. Winning Site Managers demonstrate incredible dedication, passion, commitment & leadership to produce homes of exceptional quality. And our own Nathan is one of only 5% of all Site Managers in the UK to be recognised with this distinction. Well done, Nathan and Team!

🚨 Planning approved! Major regeneration in the heart of Altrincham town centre is officially a go. ✅ 88 new homes ✅ 40% affordable housing ✅ Private gardens, balconies & green space ✅ 22% Biodiversity Net Gain This is more than a housing development – it’s a big step toward a more sustainable, inclusive Altrincham. Proud to work with Trafford Council, Avison Young │ UK, and the local community to make this happen. 📖 Read the full story here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wUlWX

Depsite the heatwave, we were delighted to welcome Future of London and their Happy London cohort to Beam Park to showcase the role community, placemaking and partnership play in shaping thriving, healthy neighbourhoods. It was a fantastic chance to show how L&Q and Countryside Partnerships are building more than homes — we’re creating a connected, vibrant community through true partnership. From affordable housing and a community-led arts strategy to the Beam Park Fund and local projects, we’re delivering real social impact that lasts. 👉 Read more of the latest news from L&Q: https://lnkd.in/eaZVESw2

“It’s more than a job, it’s a purpose. I’m helping build something good for the community where my kids are growing up." Through the JobsPlus programme led by L&Q, Olga Campos, a single mum-of-two and long-time resident, is now working as a Community Assistant for us. Olga is now passionately committed to passing on the support she received to her neighbors. Discover more about her inspiring journey 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wUib4

Last Thursday, under the sunny London skies, our Spectrum staff network hosted an LGBT+ history walk through Westminster. Colleagues explored key landmarks and uncovered powerful stories that highlight both how far we’ve come and how much more progress is needed on the path to equality. It was an inspiring afternoon of learning, reflection, and connection. The walk was run by London Guided Walks, who brought the history to life with insight and passion. Find out how L&Q is working to build a more inclusive future: 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wUfr3 London Guided Walks: https://brnw.ch/21wUfr2

We recently took part in the Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign's Pioneer Traveller project. It encouraged us to reflect on our culture, our language, and our processes and to ask: are we helping to reduce stigma, or reinforcing it without realising? We don’t have all the answers; this work is ongoing, and we’re still learning. But some lessons are already clear: 1. Tackling stigma can’t be a side project. It must be part of everything we do. 2. Size isn’t a barrier. Every organisation can make space for reflection and resident-led change. 3. Some challenges are cultural, others practical. 4. Language carries weight. It can reinforce harmful narratives or help dismantle them. 5. Good intentions aren’t enough. Progress takes humility and a willingness to be challenged. 6. We need ways to measure progress that are co-developed with residents Read more in our comment piece for Inside Housing , by Isobelle Connor and Rosie Ward: https://brnw.ch/21wUdBD