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NHC 2025 Election of Directors

The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing…
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Government publishes new five step plan

On 2nd July, the Government published a new five step plan for…
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Reforming the Right to Buy

Last year the Government consulted on changes to the Right to…
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Health and Safety Hazards in Social Housing: ‘Awaab’s Law’ and Electrical Safety Requirements

The Government has published phase one regulations for Awaab’s…
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New Government support for councils to increase housebuilding

A new Council Housebuilding Skills and Capacity Programme (CHSCP)…
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New National Housing Bank

The new National Housing Bank, announced last month, will be…
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Government announces consultation on how to reintroduce rent convergence

As part of the Government’s new five-step plan for social and…
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards consultation launched

A long-awaited consultation on new Minimum Energy Efficiency…
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Further details of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme revealed

Alongside a raft of wider announcements, the Government last…
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Critical safety update from the Housing Minister

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP has written to Chief Executives…
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Sharing Progress on Warmer Homes in the North West

Earlier in June, we were pleased to welcome Selvin Brown and…
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Spending Review 2025 – what’s next?

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NHC’s Lynda Redshaw awarded MBE as part of the King’s Birthday Honours list

Huge congratulations to our Lynda Redshaw who has been awarded…
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Apply now for funded place on the GEM programme

We’re once again partnering with the GEM programme to offer…
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Temporary Accommodation Crisis Discussed at NHC Member Event

In June the NHC brought members together to discuss the increasing…
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NHC upcoming events

Dealing with Disrepair: Ensuring Compliance and Tackling Claims Coming…
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Real Support, Real Impact: Two Successful Bursary Applicants Share Their Story

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NHC attend roundtable with DESNZ Minister

Last week, the Northern Housing Consortium’s (NHC) Executive…
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Devolution and collaboration on the NHC agenda with conference slots  

Our Executive Director (Policy & External Relations) Patrick…
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NHC writes to Ministers to highlight urgent need for housing-led regeneration in the North

We’ve written to Ministers, northern MPs and Mayors, ahead…
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NHC gives evidence to Select Committee inquiry on land value capture

Last week, the Northern Housing Consortium’s (NHC) Senior Policy…
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Visiting members’ sites across South Yorkshire with DESNZ

This month we had a great day taking colleagues from the Department…
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New NHC appointments to support better homes and places across the North

We’ve boosted our management team with a series of appointments.…
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Our new Corporate Plan 2025/28

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The NHC’s tenant training bursary is open for applications! 

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Northern Housing Monitor finds urgent action needed to address housing crisis in the North

Our new state of the region report has been launched in parliament…
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Spring Statement 2025 – NHC on-the-day briefing

On 26th March the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves…
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill – what NHC members need to know

The government recently published its long-awaited Planning and…
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HACT Social Value Conference 2-3/04/25 – Book Your Place

This must-attend event brings together experts in the latest…
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NHC Procurement consulting on Active Fire Framework – Please share and respond

NHC Procurement are keen to hear from members on the development…
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North West Housing Forum comes together to discuss devolution

With the English Devolution White Paper published, the North…
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Showcasing improvements to home quality and safety in Huddersfield with Harpreet Uppal, MP

We visited Kirklees Council’s Buxton House in Huddersfield…
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Housing Minister announces £2 billion of new Affordable Homes Programme funding

On 25th March, the government announced a £2 billion top up…
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A supportive and encouraging culture at the NHC

NHC Procurement Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer Rachel…
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Enhancing Marketing Processes with Digital Tools

Dan Ellwood, Senior Communications & Marketing Officer   What…
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Understanding the need for regeneration in the North – member research

To better understand the issues related to the North’s ageing…
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NHC welcomes new funding for energy efficiency improvements

The government has announced funding allocations for Wave 3 of…
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NHC welcomes Government announcement about new ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’

The government has recently announced a new ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’,…
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‘A well-informed discussion’ with the NHC and our members

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Almost 20 years in finance at the NHC

We spoke to Yvonne Surtees from our Finance Team about her time…
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Leading the NHC’s HR and wellbeing work for almost 20 years

We spoke to our HR and Wellbeing Manager, Kay Wiseman, about…
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NHC responds to £300m Affordable Homes Programme top up announcement

The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has welcomed the £300m…
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NHC joins Housing Minister and Business Secretary for discussion on planning reform

Our Chief Executive Tracy joined a roundtable discussion on reforms…
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Update on Awaab’s Law – Improving the quality of social housing

The Government has confirmed the timeline for the implementation…
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NHC Spending Review response – regeneration alongside longer term funding and more local control priorities for the North 

Building on extensive engagement with members and Government,…
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Housebuilding In the North: Achieving Government Goals

Alan Boddy, Chief Executive of County Durham Housing Provider…
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Great culture and making an impact

Member engagement manager Satty Rai has been with us for over…
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From holiday cover to a career she loves

Nicola joined our procurement arm, Consortium Procurement, in…
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NHC calls for further reform to Right to Buy to limit loss of social housing 

The NHC responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and…
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Better Health at Work – Gold award winners

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New NHC research to support regeneration  

Thank you to all the members who took part in our research looking…
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NHC responds to rent policy consultation

We recently responded to the Government’s consultation on future…
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New research from the Fabian Society about housing quality

The Fabian Society has launched Home Comforts: a plan to eradicate…
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Northern Housing Consortium welcomes English Devolution White Paper

The English Devolution White Paper published this week, is big…
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NHC members host senior civil servant in West Yorkshire

 NHC members host senior civil servant in West Yorkshire We…
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NHC’s Tom Kennedy runner up in Thinkhouse Early Career Researcher’s Prize

Our Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Tom Kennedy, has come…
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Pride in Place: Views from Northern Communities Goes National

Last month the Northern Housing Consortium and partners presented…
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Fantastic fundraising event celebrates Unlocking Success bursary recipients

Over 300 people attended a fundraising lunch to raise money for…
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New NHC Chair and Board Members Appointed

We have appointed a new chair, vice chair and four new board…
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The Northern Housing Summit 2024 – Event Write-up

NHC convenes housing leaders for 2024 Northern Housing Summit In…
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A Proud Promise: The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge

The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, by HouseProud and delivered by Stonewall…
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£30m allocation for Bradford City Village development

We are pleased to see the allocation of £29.9 million to Bradford…
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Proud to contribute to something meaningful

We welcomed Rosie Beckford to the team earlier in the year. She…
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Partnership working on show as MHCLG visit the North East

As part of our work to support housing partnerships across the…
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Consultations on Rents and Right to Buy now open

Two key consultations have opened following the Budget.   At…
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Budget briefing letter from Angela Rayner MP

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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Heartwarming Homes shortlisted at UK Housing Awards

Heartwarming Homes, a joint NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas project,…
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New Strategic Place Partnerships announced as devolution grows across the North

Two Northern Mayoral Combined Authorities have signed new Strategic…
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Chancellor makes pre-Budget social housing policy and funding commitments

Over the weekend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves,…
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Free Summit tickets for underrepresented groups

At the NHC, we believe that the housing industry is stronger…
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NHC joins housing minister for roundtable on reforms to social housing quality

The NHC was invited to discuss the Government’s proposed reforms…
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Bursary boost for artist’s new business

Sarah’s story As a disabled artist starting up my own…
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A cut above the rest

Livin Housing customer Kimberly Bell shares how an NHC Unlocking…
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Making a positive contribution

Tom Miskell, Former Chair, Northern Housing Consortium Tom…
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Support to help social housing residents unlock their potential   

We have awarded 35 people living in social housing Unlocking…
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Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The NHC was invited to discuss the government's consultation…
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Supporting victims of gambling-related domestic abuse – A focus on women in social housing (including local authority supported housing)

Researchers from a consortium of three universities and two industry…
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Warm Homes, Green Jobs at Labour Party Conference!

We launched our new research report ‘Warm Homes, Green Jobs:…
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Autumn Budget 2024 Representation

Earlier this month, the Northern Housing Consortium submitted…
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Net Zero research launch at Labour Party Conference

During this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, we…
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10-year Rent formula being calculated by Rachel Reeves

There is speculation that the Chancellor, Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves…
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Housing Ombudsman and Regulator for Social Housing agree a memorandum of understanding

The Housing Ombudsman service (HOS) and Regulator for Social…
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Government announcements on planning reform, right to buy and investment in social housing

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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The key announcements for housing as Starmer names first cabinet

The key announcements for housing as Starmer names first cabinet As…
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Zarach: Help tackle bed poverty across the North

Charity Zarach share more about the work they do to make sure…
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Lord Best: How the NHC tackles the North’s unique housing challenges

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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.
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NHC host MHCLG visit to Greater Manchester

We were delighted to welcome Ruhena Ahmed (Deputy Director, Social…
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Government roundtable discusses affordable housing delivery

Northern Housing Consortium’s Chief Executive, Tracy Harrison,…
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320,000 new homes on brownfield land to tackle the North’s housing crisis

Our latest research report has found there’s capacity for…
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Discussing how housing can address inequality with young people  

Our Chief Executive Tracy Harrison, was part of a Q&A panel…
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House of Commons celebration for Northern Housing Consortium at 50

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we held a Parliamentary…
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Northern Housing Consortium 2024 Election of Directors

The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing…
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NHC reaction to Government’s focus on housing

The NHC has welcomed the new Government’s focus on housing…
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2024 General Election Briefing out now

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

Building the Future of the North is our new offer to government…
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Visiting members’ sites across West Yorkshire

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