Entries by dellwood

New Strategic Place Partnerships announced as devolution grows across the North

24 October 2024 /in /by

Two Northern Mayoral Combined Authorities have signed new Strategic Place Partnerships (SPPs). the North East Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority entering new partnerships with Homes England. Strategic Place Partnerships are agreements between Mayoral Combined Authorities and Homes England to enable greater collaboration to deliver new housing and regeneration developments, in line […]

Chancellor makes pre-Budget social housing policy and funding commitments

24 October 2024 /in /by

Over the weekend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced a package of housing related funding and policy changes. This included a £500m top-up to the affordable housing programme, consultation on a new rent settlement and changes to the Right to Buy scheme, reducing the discount and allowing councils to keep 100 per cent […]

Free Summit tickets for underrepresented groups

24 October 2024 /in /by

At the NHC, we believe that the housing industry is stronger and more innovative when it reflects the diverse communities it serves. That’s why, as part of our commitment to fostering inclusion and empowering all voices, we are offering a limited number of free tickets to the Northern Housing Summit for housing professionals from underrepresented […]

NHC joins housing minister for roundtable on reforms to social housing quality

24 October 2024 /in /by

The NHC was invited to discuss the Government’s proposed reforms to social housing quality with housing minister Matthew Pennycook MP. NHC Executive Director, Patrick Murray, attended the roundtable and shared the views of our members on how the sector can work with government to ensure a successful implementation of Awaab’s Law and wider reforms to […]

Locata’s new Homelessness Academy will be launched in November

24 October 2024 /in /by

Locata’s new Homelessness Academy will be launched in November. It is designed to be a comprehensive, flexible learning experience built to guide and enhance homelessness professional development. The course flow follows the route homelessness case officers normally pursue while developing their skills in a local authority. It is also designed to support staff at all […]

Bursary boost for artist’s new business

24 October 2024 /in , /by

Sarah’s story As a disabled artist starting up my own business, accessibility is important. I was struggling to meet client and contractual needs and having to do way harder work by fingerpainting and editing on my phone screen. This meant it took a lot longer and was a lot more difficult to create and edit […]

A cut above the rest

27 September 2024 /in , /by

Livin Housing customer Kimberly Bell shares how an NHC Unlocking Success bursary has helped her get her hairdressing back up and running in the North East. I would like to thank the Northern Housing Consortium for awarding me the £500 bursary which has been very useful in my ambition to once again become a self-employed […]

Making a positive contribution

27 September 2024 /in /by

Tom Miskell, Former Chair, Northern Housing Consortium Tom Miskell has a wealth of experience in the housing sector having undertaken various roles during his career as a management consultant, working for the Housing Corporation, a local authority, housing associations and as a board member for a number of organisations. Tom was appointed as Chair of […]

Support to help social housing residents unlock their potential   

27 September 2024 /in , , /by

We have awarded 35 people living in social housing Unlocking Success bursaries. These bursaries will support recipients to access education, training and employment. The money can be used to cover costs including course fees, travel, equipment, childcare, and even living expenses. The money was transferred to successful applicants in time for the start of the […]

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

27 September 2024 /in /by

The NHC was invited to discuss the government’s consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. NHC Executive Director, Patrick Murray, attended and shared the views of our members on what the changes to planning policies will mean for the North’s housing sector. He also had the opportunity […]