Entries by dellwood

Government publishes new details on rent convergence, Decent Homes Standard, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – read our member briefing

29 January 2026 /in , /by

This week the government announced a series of major housing policy announcements, ending significant uncertainty around future regulatory requirements and rental income. These announcements include confirmation about how rent convergence will be implemented throughout the 2026 – 2036 rent policy period and the government’s response to major consultations on a new Decent Homes Standard and […]

NHC Procurement announces Active Fire Framework

28 January 2026 /in /by

NHC Procurement is proud to introduce their new Active Fire framework – a fully compliant, cost‑effective route to market for fire safety products and services. Designed to help detect, stop, and prevent fire across every type of building, this framework brings together trusted, accredited suppliers offering: Fire detection and alarm systems Emergency lighting Fire safety […]

MBE for our longest serving colleague

28 January 2026 /in , /by

Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Executive Assistant Lynda Redshaw was presented with an MBE for services to social housing in the North of England by her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle. Lynda, has worked at the NHC for 34 years, continuing beyond retirement age and demonstrating a courageous commitment to her role despite […]

RENEW Call for Evidence

26 January 2026 /in , /by

As part of the Northern Housing Consortium’s inquiry into housing-led regeneration – RENEW – we are currently holding an open ‘Call for Evidence’ for stakeholders to contribute any information and insight into housing-led regeneration to inform our work. This Call for Evidence is open until 27th February 2026 and we welcome contributions from representatives from […]

Government publishes the Warm Homes Plan

26 January 2026 /in /by

Last week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published the Warm Homes Plan laying out the government’s plans to provide £15 billion worth of public investment into improving the energy efficiency of homes between now and 2030. The Plan included numerous announcements that are relevant to the housing sector in the North, including: […]

The NHC launches new Housing Partnerships Northern Conference: Driving Growth, Transforming Places

21 January 2026 /in , /by

We’re launching a new annual Housing Partnerships Northern Conference; Driving Growth, Transforming Places, set to take place on 2nd July at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds. It will bring together housing partnerships from across the North, Mayoral Combined Authorities and other key stakeholders. The event will explore how the sector can transform communities and deliver […]

Ward Hadaway supporter blog – Mayoral Development Corporations – why the sudden surge in popularity?

17 December 2025 /in /by

Between 2012 and 2025, just six Mayoral Development Corporations were created – but it is expected that in 2026 at least the same number will be established by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. In this article, Ward Hadaway’s Public Funding Partner Alexander Rose provides answers to frequently asked questions about […]

Social and Affordable Homes Programme session a success with members

17 December 2025 /in /by

We were recently joined by Homes England for an informative session on the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme. The discussion confirmed that Social Rent will remain a key priority and Homes England outlined the timelines for delivery, with bidding for the new programme opening in February 2026. The session was Chaired by NHC Executive […]

Fundraising lunch celebrates bursary award winners  

17 December 2025 /in /by

The NHC hosted a fundraising lunch at Ramside in Durham to celebrate the 2025 Unlocking Success Bursary winners. The event attended by 150 people, including NHC members and supporters which raised funds for next year’s round of bursaries.  The Unlocking Success Bursary offers £500 grants to people living in social housing to fund training or employment opportunities or to help […]

Fair Funding Review – What Changed and What We Called For

16 December 2025 /in /by

The Government has published its response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0, setting out major reforms to local authority funding from April 2026. These changes aim to create a fairer, evidence-based system that reflects local need and deprivation while simplifying the funding landscape. Below, we outline the key changes and how they compare to the […]