The June meeting of the Decent Homes Network welcomed Lucy Hancock, Head of Social Housing Redress at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, who attended to gather feedback from housing providers on the implementation of Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law. Members reported that implementation has generally gone well, with many organisations already working […]
The NHC recently brought together members for a roundtable with officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to discuss the delivery of the Government’s Warm Homes agenda and the transition to Net Zero. The discussion focused on ensuring organisations are prepared for the rollout of the Warm Homes Plan and the particular challenges associated […]
In partnership with the GEM Programme we are pleased to announce that, following the success of recent years, we will once again offer a fully funded place on the award-winning GEM Programme in 2027. This opportunity – worth over £5,500 and funded through the GEM Programme bursary – is open to tenant employees within NHC […]
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has launched its More and Better Social Homes consultation, seeking views on proposals that will help shape the future regulatory framework for the sector and influence the next regulatory cycle from April 2028 onwards. The consultation covers key issues including economic regulation, regulatory principles and how the sector can […]
The Northern Housing Consortium has an exciting programme of events coming up over the next few months, bringing together housing professionals, policy experts and sector leaders from across the North. Whether you’re looking to network with peers, hear from influential speakers or stay up to date with the latest developments in housing, there’s something […]
The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP has made several key cabinet appointments which will have a significant influence on social housing in the North. These include: John Healey MP – Chancellor of the Exchequer, and MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough in South Yorkshire. Former Housing Minister, Treasury Minister and Shadow Housing Secretary. Angela Rayner MP – Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne in Great Manchester. Former Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Matthew Pennycook MP – Minister of State for Housing and Planning and MP for Greenwich and Woolwich in London, he now attends cabinet. Housing Minister since 2024 and Shadow Housing Minister December 2021 – July 2024. Miatta Fahnbulleh MP – Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and MP for Peckham in London. Former Department for Energy security […]
Andy Burham MP was today appointed as Prime Minister, the seventh Prime Minister in ten years. Mr Burham has promised to ‘do things differently’ and to take a more collaborative approach to politics. He has pledged to launch a new 10-year plan for Britian later this year, though he was keen to stress he will […]
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has today welcomed Andy Burnham’s focus on greater devolution of powers to places, and his statement that regeneration will be one of No10 North’s three priority areas. He stressed that everything starts with a good home, and the country needs to put that at the top of its priority list. Andy Burnham’s call for greater devolution and a focus on housing and regeneration reflects recommendations made by the NHC’s current Renew inquiry into housing-led […]
The far-reaching role of housing-led regeneration, and the Renew inquiry, and partnership working have been big talking points at the Great Northern Theatre 26. The importance of housing-led regeneration shone through in the morning. The day opened with a speech from Lord Best who set out how the continued focus on new homes was crowding […]
The NHC’s 17th Annual Resident Involvement Conference, delivered in partnership with YD Consultants on 2 June 2026, brought together tenants, housing professionals and sector leaders for a focused, high-impact day of discussion and learning. Held online, the event centred on a clear and timely theme: how resident voice can shape regeneration, influence policy and strengthen communities across […]