Entries by dellwood
Green Jobs, Sustainable Futures
We know that recruitment and skill development is one of the biggest challenges our members face in delivering on net zero. There are not enough people with the skills needed to do the vital decarbonisation work necessary, like installing heat pumps, retrofit assessment and build energy efficient housing. Whilst the skills gap exists costs will […]
Driving Digital Transformation in Housing: A New Era for Tenant Engagement
In the fast-evolving landscape of housing in the UK, digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a strategic necessity. Housing associations, traditionally seen as conservative entities in adopting digital technologies, are now at the forefront of this revolution, providing more accessible, efficient, and customer-centric services. A prime example of this shift is the pioneering […]
NHC consultations – Get involved
Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sector – having consulted with members, we are currently completing our response ahead of the date for submission of 5 March. If your organisation is planning your own submission, we would be happy to receive any draft or final copy. Please send to Karen.brown@northern-consortium.org.uk […]
Competition and Markets authority voices significant concerns with housebuilding market
The Competition and Markets Authority has shared its “fundamental concerns” with British housebuilding in a new report. The report, culminating a year-long study of the nation’s housebuilding market, outlines how both the unpredictability and complexity of the planning system, and a reliance on speculative private development, are significantly contributing to the under-delivery of new homes. […]
Supporting victim survivors of gambling-related domestic abuse – a focus on women in social housing
Social enterprise, Addressing Domestic Abuse (ADA), are seeking information from housing providers in England on any approaches they currently use in relation to gambling harms and domestic abuse and would be grateful if you could take a minute or two to complete an anonymous survey which will greatly assist their research. As well as […]
Delivering affordable Passivhaus homes in the heart of Salford
Member Engagement Manager James Bryson reports from our recent member visit to Muse and Salix Homes’ Passivhaus development in Salford. The Northern Housing Consortium had the pleasure of bringing members together to visit Muse and Salix Homes’ brand-new development, Greenhaus, in the heart of Salford. If you’re familiar with Salford, you’ll know that a brand-new […]
DLUHC Publishes further guidance on ‘Pride in Place’
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has recently updated its definition of pride in place, and we’re delighted to see this reflect the outcomes of our recent research. This followed a briefing we held for DLUHC colleagues to share findings from our Pride in Place: Views from Northern Communities report. When the […]
Northern Housing Consortium and Belong Network Announce Reciprocal Membership
NHC and the Belong Network to collaborate around the sector’s role supporting resilient communities. The Northern Housing Consortium is delighted to announce reciprocal membership with Belong – the Cohesion and Integration Network. As part of the arrangement, the NHC will bring members and Belong together to advance the role the sector plays in supporting community […]
Look out for the Chancellor’s Spring Budget next Wednesday
Next Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 Spring Budget following numerous calls for tax cuts from within his own party. There have been relatively few rumored policy announcements in the housing space, short of the government potentially providing greater support for prospective homeowners with mortgages. The Northern Housing Consortium submitted its representation to HM […]
