A cut above the rest

Livin Housing customer Kimberly Bell shares how an NHC Unlocking…

Making a positive contribution

Tom Miskell, Former Chair, Northern Housing Consortium Tom…

Support to help social housing residents unlock their potential   

We have awarded 35 people living in social housing Unlocking…

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The NHC was invited to discuss the government's consultation…

Warm Homes, Green Jobs at Labour Party Conference!

We launched our new research report ‘Warm Homes, Green Jobs:…

Autumn Budget 2024 Representation

Earlier this month, the Northern Housing Consortium submitted…

Net Zero research launch at Labour Party Conference

During this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, we…

10-year Rent formula being calculated by Rachel Reeves

There is speculation that the Chancellor, Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves…

Housing Ombudsman and Regulator for Social Housing agree a memorandum of understanding

The Housing Ombudsman service (HOS) and Regulator for Social…

Government announcements on planning reform, right to buy and investment in social housing

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…

The key announcements for housing as Starmer names first cabinet

The key announcements for housing as Starmer names first cabinet As…

Zarach: Help tackle bed poverty across the North

Charity Zarach share more about the work they do to make sure…

Giving the North a strong voice

Inside Housing Editor Martin Hilditch shares how he’s worked closely with us over his twenty-year career at the publication.

NHC host MHCLG visit to Greater Manchester

We were delighted to welcome Ruhena Ahmed (Deputy Director, Social…

Government roundtable discusses affordable housing delivery

Northern Housing Consortium’s Chief Executive, Tracy Harrison,…

320,000 new homes on brownfield land to tackle the North’s housing crisis

Our latest research report has found there’s capacity for…

Discussing how housing can address inequality with young people  

Our Chief Executive Tracy Harrison, was part of a Q&A panel…

House of Commons celebration for Northern Housing Consortium at 50

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we held a Parliamentary…

Northern Housing Consortium 2024 Election of Directors

The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing…

NHC reaction to Government’s focus on housing

The NHC has welcomed the new Government’s focus on housing…

2024 General Election Briefing out now

We’ve witnessed the first change of government for over a decade.…

Building the Future of the North

Building the Future of the North is our new offer to government…

Visiting members’ sites across West Yorkshire

As part of our continuous work engaging with our members and…

Welcome to our new executive director for operations and finance

We’ve appointed a new Executive Director for Operations and…

National Resident Involvement Conference 2024

Member engagement manager James Bryson reports from the NHC’s…

Member visit to tower block retrofit project

A group of Northern Housing Consortium members visited Heaton…

Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code

Social housing organisations are responsible for adhering to…

Meet our Matthew

NHC Member Engagement Officer and GEM programme graduate Matthew…

Wellbeing at the heart of the NHC

From recipe calendars to laughter yoga, wellbeing at the…

The NHC’s offer to the next Government

We’ve launched a new offer to the next government to transform…

A privilege to be NHC Chair

Geraldine Howley, former chair of the Northern Housing Consortium…

Inside Housing events

Members are meeting with Inside Housing editor Martin Hilditch…

Making resident involvement centre stage

Yvonne Davies has over 38 years of experience working in housing…

Social Homes improves lives: a Shelter and IKEA research partnership

Shelter is doing a new two-year research project looking…

NHC brings Pride in Place to Downing Street

Our chief executive Tracy Harrison attended a reception of the…

General election opportunity to transform communities and lives across the North

The general election is a real opportunity for the housing sector…

NHC disappointed by change to Renters Reform Bill

Last week, the Renters Reform Bill passed its third reading in…

Government confirms one year rent settlement extension

The government has recently confirmed that, alongside the introduction…

An exciting future in housing

Policy & Public Affairs Officer Joe Bews joined the NHC nearly…

Discovering Amsterdam’s Green Scene, with the NHC and GEM programme

At the start of this month, I was lucky enough to be a part…

NHC announced as partner for Housing 2024

In June, Ocean Media Group bring the largest housing conference…

Bursary helps Danielle stitch up success  

Danielle was able to buy a sewing machine so she could train to be a self-employed seamstress after...

Dream career in the ambulance service for Bursary winner Simone 

Torus tenant Simone is now working for the ambulance service…

Advocating for a sustainable future which benefits everyone

Steve Mackenzie is Homes and Environment Champion on Yorkshire…

Excited about an inclusive future for housing

Member Engagement Officer Ruth Chaplain has been at the Northern…

The NHC responds to the Homes England Public Bodies Review

The government has published the Homes England Public Bodies…

The NHC calls on the government to meet Renters Reform Bill pledges

Last week it was widely reported that the government intend to…

50 Unlocking Success awards to mark our 50th anniversary

We’ve launched a bigger and better version of Unlocking…

The Big Lunch Building Pride in Place

In November 2023 the Northern Housing Consortium and partners…

Spring Budget 2024

On March 6th, Jeremy Hunt gave his final Spring Budget prior…

APPG for Housing in the North convenes for first session of 2024

In March, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Housing…

The foundations for a career in housing

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations we’re speaking…

Serving the community since the 70s

Ian Vickers, neighbourhood team leader at Believe Housing, has…

Green Jobs, Sustainable Futures

We know that recruitment and skill development is one of the…

NHC consultations – Get involved

Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the…

Competition and Markets authority voices significant concerns with housebuilding market

The Competition and Markets Authority has shared its “fundamental…

Supporting victim survivors of gambling-related domestic abuse – a focus on women in social housing

Social enterprise, Addressing Domestic Abuse (ADA), are seeking…

Delivering affordable Passivhaus homes in the heart of Salford

Member Engagement Manager James Bryson reports from our recent…

DLUHC Publishes further guidance on ‘Pride in Place’

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)…

Northern Housing Consortium and Belong Network Announce Reciprocal Membership

NHC and the Belong Network to collaborate around the sector’s…

Look out for the Chancellor’s Spring Budget next Wednesday

Next Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 Spring Budget…

New executive director joins the NHC at crucial time for housing in the North

We’re pleased to welcome new Executive Director of Policy…

Over thirty years of friendship at the NHC for Lynda

When Executive Assistant Lynda Redshaw joined the Northern Consortium…

Lord Callanan meets NHC members ahead of SHDF Wave 3

The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) held a member’s roundtable…

Rent increases confirmed for 2024/25

On 4th January, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published…

DLUHC publishes updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

DLUHC published an updated National Planning Policy Framework…

Consultation Launched on Awaab’s Law To Set Timescales For Repairs

On 9th January, the government launched a consultation into Awaab’s…

New Learning Report: Floor Coverings in Social Housing

Landlords’ perspectives of the provision of floor coverings…

NHC awarded Better Health at Work Silver Award

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved our Better…

50 and fabulous!  

It’s a big birthday for the NHC – we’ve been the voice…

NHC submits representation to HM Treasury

In the run up to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on 6th March…

Housing Strategy with Campbell Tickell – event write-up

The Northern Housing Consortium and Campbell Tickell hosted their…

Affordable housing completions reach the highest levels in eight years.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)…

750,000 private renter households in the North let down by Government’s energy u-turn

Shocking new analysis, announced in a report today, shows…

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched SHDF Wave 2.2.

The guidance documents, clarification responses, application…

Summit 2023 event write-up

The Northern Housing Consortium’s (NHC) annual Northern…

Reshuffles and Resignations: November’s key ministerial changes

November saw major changes in government with prime minister…

Pride in Place Goes to Preston for Peoples Powerhouse Convention

The NHC will be in Preston this week for the This is the…

Get retrofit ready!

The government has opened the window for applications to Wave…

North East housing providers form partnership to help deliver more social homes across the region

With over 40,000 North East households on the waiting list for…

Autumn Statement 2023 – NHC on-the-day briefing

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, today delivered his Autumn Statement amid…

Pride in Place: views from Northern communities

‘Pride in Place: views from Northern communities’ explores…

King’s Speech 2023 – NHC on-the-day update

Charles III today delivered his first King’s Speech as…

Brownfield funding member news  

On 9th October, the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities…

The Housing Ombudsman Annual Complaints Review

The Housing Ombudsman has released its Annual Complaints Review…

NHC submits Autumn Statement representation to HM Treasury 

On the 13th October, the NHC submitted its Autumn Statement representation…

Housing at Party Conference Season  

The conferences of both main parties took place in October. With…

NHC welcomes Maxmedia as new Supporter members

The NHC are excited to announce a new partnership with Maxmedia,…

Pride in Place at Party Conferences

Earlier this month the Northern Housing Consortium and partners…

RSH Consumer Standards Consultation – our response

Thanks to everyone who has been involved in our response to the…

Prime minister Sunak’s net zero U-turn and what it means for housing

Last Wednesday, Rishi Sunak announced several changes to the…