The Northern Housing Consortium Ltd was established on 25th January, 2002. It took over from the Northern Consortium of Housing Authorities (1974 - 2002), and its predecessor the North-East Major Authorities Consortium (1964 - 1974).
The Early Days
The Consortium was set up by the then North-East Regional Office of the Department of Environment as a vehicle to identify and disseminate good practice in housing, and a conduit for dissemination of information and feedback on developing government policy.
Its work up until the early 1980s comprised of the establishment of a series of networks and the production of numerous Study Group Reports on a wide range of technical and management issues.
Whilst this work continued during the 1980s the other activities of the Consortium began to grow considerably e.g. training and conference provision, collective procurement, research facility, policy advice, support and guidance.
Links with Government
Having been established by the Regional Office of Department of Environment, links up until 1980 were very strong, particularly in the Region, with all Study Groups and Committees being chaired by a Senior Civil Servant. From 1980 onwards, close links were still maintained, but the Local Authority members took over all positions of prominence and control.
Over the past 20 years strong relations have been built up with the 3 Government Regional Offices and HQ which have helped the Consortium develop initiatives, and influence policy on behalf of its members. Close links have also been established with the Housing Corporation, Regional Development Agencies, and the Northern Way Working Group on sustainable Communities.
Our Development
Please view our annual reports to follow the growth and development of the Northern Housing Consortium
.