Look out for the NHC at Party Conferences over the next couple of weeks where MPs and stakeholders will get a first look at the findings of our exciting new research project: ‘Pride in Place’. The project heard directly from residents on what Levelling Up and Pride in Place means to them, their priorities and […]
Heartwarming Homes, a brand new FREE toolkit to support you to engage with residents about energy efficiency upgrades has launched. The NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas have come together to create a free toolkit to help housing providers change the way they engage and communicate with residents about energy efficiency improvements. Developed in partnership with social […]
“This toolkit is an important document, long overdue, and will, hopefully, be taken up across the sector” Steve Mackenzie, Tenant Juror The Self Assessment Retrofit Checklist is a practical guide for housing professionals to support putting residents at the heart of the retrofit journey. It is part of the NHC’s commitment to actioning the recommendations […]
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, it is crucial for all sectors to play their part in transitioning to a sustainable future. Social housing providers have a unique opportunity to lead the way in reducing carbon emissions while also addressing the issues associated with social and economic inequalities in […]
From Benwell to Blackpool, Moss Side to Skipton, and Prescot in between, the last few weeks has seen the Northern Housing Consortium’s Member Engagement and Policy teams on a true northern tour. We’ve been joining our members Blackpool Coastal Housing, Karbon Homes, Livv Housing Group, MSV Housing Group, and Yorkshire Housing as part of Pride […]
Blog by NHC supporter member, Ward Hadaway. The Renters (Reform) Bill (currently at its second reading in Parliament) will be one of the biggest reforms of the English rental market we have seen in recent years. The Bill itself is split into 5 distinct parts – parts 1 (assured tenancies) and 4 (supported and temporary […]
Decent housing is the cornerstone of a decent life, supporting health and wellbeing, a source of personal pride, and a base from which to engage in society
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 […]
The Northern Housing Consortium has welcomed the news from Homes England that grant funding from the Affordable Homes Programme can be used to fund replacement homes, alongside additional new affordable homes, as part of wider estate regeneration plans. NHC members and others have long called for the restrictions on net additionality to be revised, […]
From 26 June, housing providers in the Greater Manchester area will be able to apply to a new £15m Social Housing Quality Fund, aiming to improve housing quality and minimise health hazards in people’s homes. Successful applicants will receive grant-funding to carry out repairs and renovations in properties affected by issues including damp and mould, […]