The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has welcomed the £300m Affordable Homes Programme top announcement but flagged the urgent need for a new longer-term fund. Chief Executive of the Northern Housing Consortium Tracy Harrison said: “Many of our members have reported that the £500m top up announced in the Autumn Budget was running out, so this […]
Our Chief Executive Tracy joined a roundtable discussion on reforms to the planning system with Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds MP and the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. Tracy emphasised that the North is open for business, highly collaborative, and ready to help the government achieve its growth missions – including building […]
The Government has confirmed the timeline for the implementation of Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector, with the first set of changes to be introduced in October of this year. The following measures will be introduced in a phased approach: From October 2025, social landlords will be required to address damp and mould hazards that present […]
Building on extensive engagement with members and Government, we have submitted a detailed response to His Majesty’s Treasury’s call for feedback on government spending priorities ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review. Our response sets out the role of housing providers in the North in unlocking economic growth and supporting the Government to deliver real change. […]
Alan Boddy, Chief Executive of County Durham Housing Provider Livin, spoke at a joint Northern Housing Consortium and Campbell Tickell session looking at how organisations in the North can be major contributors to the government’s new homes goals. Alan is currently Chair of the North East Housing Partnerships (NEHP) Regeneration, Development and Placemaking workstream, and […]
Member engagement manager Satty Rai has been with us for over 17 years. She feels the NHC is the best it’s ever been. She is excited about her current role, supporting housing partnerships, which puts her at the heart of devolution. What has been a highlight from your time at the NHC? I have had […]
Nicola joined our procurement arm, Consortium Procurement, in 2012, initially providing holiday cover. Now fast forward over 12 years and she’s still here, pleased to be part of the procurement family working as a Contracts Officer. How would you describe the culture at the NHC? Our strengths are targeted and supported by those in leadership […]
The NHC responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s consultation on the proposed reforms to the Right to Buy. We called for changes to limit the loss of social housing, including more control to be given to local authorities. While the Right to Buy scheme has benefited some tenants, it has also led […]
