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, […]
The aim of the Bill is to have more people living in decent, well looked-after homes and to redress the balance between landlord and tenant. The Regulator of Social Housing will have stronger powers to issue unlimited fines, enter properties at short notice and ensure emergency repairs are carried out. Provisions in the Bill include: […]
With the sector convening in Manchester for Housing 2023, politicians of all stripes will be discussing their vision for communities thriving on their own terms.
Last week we launched our Real Homes, Real Change showcase at a reception in the House of Commons.
Registrations are now open for July’s Summer Learning Programme from Homes England’s Local Government Capacity Centre. The 14 free webinars, which are designed to support local government with development of housing and regeneration in line with Homes England’s new Strategic Plan, run between 10 to 20 July 2023. Topics range from placemaking at a community level, […]
This month the NHC hosted a visit across various member sites in Greater Manchester with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). We welcomed Chair of the Regulator, Bernadette Conroy; and Director of Consumer Regulation, Kate Dodsworth, to visit MSV Housing, Johnnie Johnson Housing (JJHT) and Salix Homes sites across Manchester and Salford. This tour provided […]