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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lee Bloomfield, Chief Executive, Manningham Housing Association I recently had the privilege of addressing the NHC Northern Housing Summit on the role housing associations can play in advancing the Pride in Place agenda. Launched by the Prime Minister in September, the £5 billion programme will allocate £2 million to 169 areas every year for a decade, “giving long-overlooked communities the certainty and control they need to plan for the future.” A further 95 areas are receiving £1.5 […]
We have strengthened our leadership team with two new board members, Chief Executive of Pickering & Homes and Chair of the Hull and East Riding Housing Partnership, Claire Warren, and Chief Executive of Calderdale Council and President of Solace, Robin Tuddenham. Saqib Saleem, Manningham Housing Association’s Director of Operations joins as a Board Associate through […]
The Northern Housing Consortium’s 15th Annual Tenant Voice Conference brought together sector leaders and housing professionals with tenants for two days of discussion, learning, and collaboration all focused on one central theme: strong and impactful tenant engagement. Across both days, one message came through loud and clear: meaningful tenant voice is essential for building trust, tackling stigma, and driving the […]
Renew, our inquiry into housing led regeneration, supported by Homes for the North and Muse is continuing to build momentum. The advisory group, made up of made up of housing association chief executives, local and regional government regeneration specialists, policy experts and academics, met for the second time this week. On the agenda were future plans for the inquiry, which include an interim […]
Our Chief Executive Tracy Harrison looks back at what has been a momentous year for social housing in the North. She reflects on what we’ve achieved – both politically and in terms of our member offer – and looks forward to 2026. This year has been one of the most significant for the social housing […]
NHC Executive Director (Policy and External Relations) Patrick Murray explains more about this corporate plan objective, including how we represent members, and the approach we take to working with the Government. He looks at how we’ve been moving the dial over the first 18 months of the Government and the momentous policy change we’re seen as a result. Changing Government policy is not easy. So what does “moving […]