We may not hear about ‘Levelling Up’ as much as we used to, but the underlying principles of the agenda remain. Indeed, ‘Pride in Place’ has proven to be one of the more resilient ideas found in the Levelling Up White Paper published little over a year ago. All political parties are developing their own […]
Blog by Rob Loughenbury, Director of Strategy Onward Homes Consultation is underway on the details of an Infrastructure Levy that will replace Section 106. How should housing associations respond? Social housing has greeted plans to introduce a new Infrastructure Levy with a slightly weary ‘if you must’. It will replace Section 106, the imperfect, […]
“Kay’s passion for this project has been clear from the beginning showing outstanding commitment and professionalism throughout her leadership ensuring everyone has the right level of information and is able to contribute equally.” Catherine Wilmot, Executive Director (Operations & Finance) Congratulations to our HR Manager Kay Wiseman for winning the Health Advocate of the Year […]
Our fourth session in Meet the Net Zero Challenge series focussing the Role of Data, which will explore the crucial role of data in achieving carbon neutrality in social housing. Our speakers will discuss how data-driven solutions can help reduce carbon emissions and create sustainable communities. Further details can be found here. We will also […]
At the NHC one of our core values is ‘We Make a Difference’ – we consider the best interests of our members, the environment and society as a whole.
On 29th and 30th March, 31 colleagues from housing associations in Northern Ireland visited the North East to exchange perspectives and best practice around net zero, development, place making and procurement. Coordinated by the NHC and the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA), delegates visited sites across the region with involvement from Karbon Homes, […]
Join Mediaworks and NHC for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the future of digital in the housing sector. From self-serve and social listening to the rise of AI, we’ll be exploring the latest trends and technologies that can change the face of the housing industry. These regional events are perfect for anyone interested in staying […]
Whether it’s under the banner of regeneration, placemaking, or Levelling Up, there is now political consensus on the ambition to reduce regional disparities and deliver better homes and places. All political parties are developing their own policies to tackle local inequalities and restore the social fabric of communities. The Spring Budget 2023 confirmed that whilst […]
On the 1st April, the new North Yorkshire Council launched as part of the government’s restructuring of local government in England, marking an exciting new chapter in the history of local government in the region. This newly-formed unitary local authority has been created by merging the existing county council of North Yorkshire with the district […]
We’re working with Placeshapers and Tpas to produce a range of resources to support you to communicate with customers about retrofit. We’re looking for social landlords to test the campaign materials from mid-June to the end of August. You might be able to help if: You’ve got live retrofit projects planned over this period. You […]