On 26th March the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement. The government had previously signalled their intention to deliver only one fiscal event per year, in the Autumn, with a smaller economic forecast update taking place each Spring. As a result, this event did not include a significant number of major […]
The government recently published its long-awaited Planning and Infrastructure Bill. This Bill aims to provide a more consistent, streamlined framework for planning decisions, reducing the time taken for decisions on major infrastructure and housing developments. There are five key objectives the Government intend to achieve through the Bill: Delivering a faster and more certain consenting […]
This must-attend event brings together experts in the latest thinking and innovation to challenge, inform and drive the agenda for Social Value. Register your attendance here Our free, two-day, online event draws some fantastic and inspirational speakers covering topics from across the board, encouraging those who are at any stage of their social value journey […]
NHC Procurement are keen to hear from members on the development of their Active Fire Framework. Your support in sharing and responding to the below questionnaire would be greatly appreciated. The framework will be a key tool in supporting members to ensure their homes are safe and decent, providing an essential service addressing fire and […]
With the English Devolution White Paper published, the North West Housing Forum bringing together social housing, local government, and key stakeholders to discuss the wide ranging opportunities for the region. The meeting takes place 9th April, 12.30 – 15.00, Preston Town Hall (Lancaster Road, Preston, Lancashire). The Forum has a long history of working proactively with government […]
We visited Kirklees Council’s Buxton House in Huddersfield with MP for Huddersfield, Harpreet Uppal. Kirklees Council is investing £16m on the tower block to refurbish and remodel the building, with improvements to fire safety, energy efficiency and quality of the homes. Kirklees Council have developed the ‘Huddersfield Blueprint’, a ten-year vision to create a thriving, […]
On 25th March, the government announced a £2 billion top up and one year extension for the Affordable Homes Programme, aiming to deliver a further 18,000 new social and affordable homes. Following this, the Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, has written to all housing association chief executives, through the Northern Housing Consortium, National Housing Federation and […]
NHC Procurement Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer Rachel Merch shares her experience of working at the NHC. She’s been with us for 17 years, working initially in events and finance before transitioning over to our procurement team 9 years ago. Rachel is responsible for all aspects of running tenders from document checking to contract drafting. […]
Dan Ellwood, Senior Communications & Marketing Officer What has been a highlight from your time at the NHC? The NHC’s 50th celebrations has been a highlight for me, I have been with the NHC for over 6 years now and it’s great when you get the opportunity to spend time with the staff, celebrating […]
To better understand the issues related to the North’s ageing homes and the need for future regeneration funding streams, we surveyed a group of housing association members. The findings have been shared directly with the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), and they also formed part of our Spending Review submission to the […]
