Giving the North a strong voice
Inside Housing Editor Martin Hilditch shares how he’s worked closely with us over his twenty-year career at the publication.
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NHC host MHCLG visit to Greater Manchester
We were delighted to welcome Ruhena Ahmed (Deputy Director, Social Housing Quality and Residents), and colleagues from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for a visit of members’ sites across Greater Manchester. MHCLG colleagues had the opportunity to see a range of members’ projects from estate regeneration and terraced street renewal to […]
Government roundtable discusses affordable housing delivery
Northern Housing Consortium’s Chief Executive, Tracy Harrison, has taken part in a roundtable event with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Angela Rayner MP and the Minister for Housing, Matthew Pennycook MP, discussing affordable and social housing delivery. The event was attended by council leaders, sector representatives and housing associations and enabled them to […]
320,000 new homes on brownfield land to tackle the North’s housing crisis
Our latest research report has found there’s capacity for up to 320,000 new homes on brownfield land in the North. This will help the Government deliver 1.5m new homes over the next 5 years and play a part in finding homes for the 420,000 Northerners on housing waiting lists. We’re calling for a £4.2 billion […]
Discussing how housing can address inequality with young people
Our Chief Executive Tracy Harrison, was part of a Q&A panel at the North East Youth Symposium. She listened to the views of young people and shared insight about the social housing sector and its role in creating positive change for the future. The NE Youth Symposium aims to unite young people with decision-makers and […]
House of Commons celebration for Northern Housing Consortium at 50
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we held a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons. Lord Best OBE DL hosted this special event and was joined by housing leaders, senior civil servants, parliamentarians, residents and community representatives. The reception reflected on the achievements of the past, current challenges, and explored how together we […]
Northern Housing Consortium 2024 Election of Directors
The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing organisations in the North of England, with our membership of local and combined authorities, ALMOs and housing associations representing over 9 out of every 10 social homes in the North. Our vision is our collaborative Northern voice helps members create and regenerate sustainable homes and build […]
NHC reaction to Government’s focus on housing
The NHC has welcomed the new Government’s focus on housing in its first few days of office. The Prime Minister Keir Starmer recognised the importance of affordable housing in his first speech; and the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now promised to “get Britain building” with planning reform and new house building targets. Tracy Harrison, Chief […]
2024 General Election Briefing out now
We’ve witnessed the first change of government for over a decade. The political landscape in the North – and the UK – looks different with 69 new MPs in the North. The NHC General Election briefing gives a lowdown on who all the Northern MPs are – and flags those with interests relevant to our members. […]
Building the Future of the North
Building the Future of the North is our new offer to government to work together over the next ten years to transform communities and enable thousands more northerners to live in good quality homes. Patrick Murray, NHC Executive of Policy and Public Affairs explains more about the offer and his hopes for the future – both […]
