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 […]
Last week the Government published its implementation roadmap for the Renters’ Rights Act, setting out a detailed timeline for one of the most significant overhauls of the private rented sector (PRS) in decades. The roadmap confirms a phased approach, with the first major changes taking effect from May 2026. From then, Section 21 “no-fault” evictions […]
Last week the government released new details about how the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) will be delivered once it opens for applications in February 2026. The SAHP was originally announced as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review and will provide £39 billion worth of grant funding to build 300,000 new social and affordable homes over 10 years. Unlike […]
Chief Executive Tracy Harrison and Executive Director (Policy and External Affairs) Patrick Murray met with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. It was a productive meeting where the trio discussed the North’s readiness to deliver against the Government’s housebuilding targets. Regeneration – a key priority for many areas of the North – was also high on the […]
Northern Housing Consortium Chief Executive Tracy Harrison attended an introductory roundtable discussion on building more social and affordable housing with the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed and Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook. The session was held with a small group of senior representatives from […]
The Renters Rights Bill completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent on 22nd October 2025, entering into law. The Act seeks to increase protections for those renting in the private rental sector and marks a comprehensive rebalancing of the rights and requirements for both private tenants and landlords. The Northern Housing Consortium has […]
The NHC’s inquiry on housing-led regeneration, supported by Homes for the North and Muse, is gathering pace with the Call for Evidence set to launch at the Northern Housing Summit, and meetings with advisory groups happening now. Lord Best OBE DL will chair the inquiry and its advisory group, who met for the first time […]
As of 27th October, Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law has now come into effect, marking an important step forward in improving health and safety standards across the social housing sector. Phase 1 of the regulations place legal duties on landlords to investigate and address all emergency hazards and all damp and mould hazards that present […]
Claire, a passionate artist and digital illustrator, shares how the Unlocking Success Bursary has helped her invest in vital training, tools, and accessibility equipment to grow her creative practice and build a sustainable career in the arts. “I am an artist and digital illustrator, passionate about expanding my creative practice and building a sustainable career […]
The Northern Housing Consortium submitted a representation to HM Treasury in the run up to the Government’s Autumn Budget, set to take place on 26th November 2025. It focused on how the Government can help the North to deliver its housing ambitions, including 1.5 million new homes and improving the standard and quality of rented […]