Last Wednesday, Rishi Sunak announced several changes to the UK’s approach to transitioning to net zero. The measures announced covered a range of topics including electric vehicles, energy infrastructure, consumption taxes and housing. The announcements relating to housing, heating and energy efficiency are laid out below. Energy Efficiency Strengthening energy efficiency requirements in the […]
The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) is asking NHC members to get involved in their work to promote this year’s Black History Month. You can contribute in any way you feel most comfortable, and that best represents the messages you wish to convey and stories you wish to share. You can write a […]
The consultation on Consumer Standards issued in July by the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH) has been largely well-received by NHC members. The consultation follows the passing of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and outlines the RSH expectations of the standards customers can expect. Four standards are being consulted on. Safety and Quality Standard– which […]
Over the past month we’ve seen Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet reshuffles in the government and the opposition respectively, as both parties prepare for a general election in 2024. Following the resignation of Ben Wallace, Rishi Sunak appointed former Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Secretary, Grant Shapps, to Secretary of State for Defence. […]
In June, we launched our Real Homes, Real Change showcase at a reception in the House of Commons. We were joined by MPs, Peers, government officials, housing professionals and other key stakeholders. Real Homes, Real Change is a collection of case studies which highlights some of the brilliant work you, our members, are doing in […]
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 […]