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We’re excited to launch the sixth intake of the Future Leaders Programme, sponsored by Sovereign Network Group. It’s designed for early-career professionals (up to three years’ experience in housing and related sectors) to support their leadership development. Applications close Monday, 25 May 2026.

In this new Housing LIN guest blog, Sarah Mitton, Head of Customer Engagement at Sovereign Network group, explores the impact of the Future Leaders programme and its role in shaping emerging talent across housing, health, and social care.

In today's HLINks, we share guidance on the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, the 2026 Housing Design Awards shortlist, and open nominations for Housing with Care Awards. Plus, new Future Leaders blogs from Gavin Wu, Anisha Virk, and Jasmine Fong, upcoming HAPPI Hour webinars, and other sector news and resources covering innovation, policy updates and leadership insights shaping housing.

Released ahead of Global Intergenerational Week 2026, this report from United for All Ages is a directory of 26 intergenerational projects that have inspired their supporters recently.

In this new Housing LIN guest blog, Jasmine Fong, Project Management and Delivery Graduate, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office at Homes England, shares her reflections on entering the housing sector and evolving from a self-described ‘sponge’ into a more active, responsible leader.

We are pleased to share a new briefing paper, developed in partnership with HCR Law and the Housing LIN, which provides a clear and concise overview of the guidance relating to the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

The shortlist for the 78th Housing Design Awards has been announced. 53 schemes have been selected from 94 entries this year, including several specialist or supported housing schemes and/or intergenerational developments.

In this reflective blog, Anisha Virk, Assistant Joint Commissioning Manager at the London Borough of Hounslow, explores what modern leadership really means in a changing world.

In this new Housing LIN guest blog, Gavin Wu, Architect at JDDK Architects, shares reflections on leadership in housing and architecture, exploring how policy shapes design and how personal experience of housing ageing needs sparked his interest.

In today's HLINks, we share a roundup of housing, health and social care updates, announce our new Spring/Summer HAPPI Hour webinar series, highlight reports on digital telecare, feature guest blogs on leadership and growth, cover sector news and leadership changes, and list resources, upcoming events and key dates for readers.