Shelter is doing a new two-year research project looking at the impact of moving into a social home. The aim of the project is to gather evidence on the impact of moving into a social home to highlight the benefits and value of social housing. Shelter recently published a blog which announced the launch of […]
Our chief executive Tracy Harrison attended a reception of the Town Board Chairs at 10 Downing Street. The reception was held to induct new Town Board Chairs into the programme by meeting each other, ministers, and introducing them to groups who will be essential to work with in the development and delivery of their programmes […]
The general election is a real opportunity for the housing sector in the North to make a case for change, and look at how we’ll work with the next government to deliver for communities. Chief Executive of the Northern Housing Consortium, Tracy Harrison said: “We are in the midst of a housing crisis decades in […]
Last week, the Renters Reform Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons. It will now progress to the House of Lords before likely becoming law. Renters Reform has been the source of continued controversy over recent weeks, following several changes being made to the Bill which were seen by campaigners in favour […]
The government has recently confirmed that, alongside the introduction of a new consumer regulation regime, the current rent formula will be extended for another year into 2025/26. This means that in April 2025, rents will be permitted to rise by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) taken from September 2024, plus an additional 1.0%. You can […]
Policy & Public Affairs Officer Joe Bews joined the NHC nearly two years ago and has recently completed his CIH Housing Level 4 qualification, through the GEM programme. As part of the NHC’s 50 stories celebration, he reflects on his first year in the sector and how GEM has supported him to develop as a […]
At the start of this month, I was lucky enough to be a part of the GEM Programme’s sustainability trip to Amsterdam. The GEM Programme provides learning opportunities for people looking to develop their career in housing, alongside gaining a level 4 CIH qualification. This trip was in collaboration with Talent in Huis, who are […]
In June, Ocean Media Group bring the largest housing conference in Europe, Housing 2024, back to Manchester for another year convening the UK housing sector. ‘Housing Week’ provides space for the sector to come together, discuss and collaborate, to identify solutions and speak with one voice to those framing the debate. NHC members can register […]
Danielle was able to buy a sewing machine so she could train to be a self-employed seamstress after…
Torus tenant Simone is now working for the ambulance service after a £500 bursary helped her complete her training. Simone is a single mum of two children who both have special needs. Having regularly attended to her children’s emergency medical needs, she developed a passion and drive to pursue a career in the ambulance service. […]