Entries by dellwood
Almost 20 years in finance at the NHC
We spoke to Yvonne Surtees from our Finance Team about her time at the NHC and how the culture and focus on wellbeing makes it a great place to work. What is your job title and how long have you worked at the NHC? I started working for the NHC over 19 years ago […]
Leading the NHC’s HR and wellbeing work for almost 20 years
We spoke to our HR and Wellbeing Manager, Kay Wiseman, about how she has developed her career at the NHC and some of her highlights. What is your job title and how long have you worked at the NHC? I have been with the NHC for over 19 years and started my career as […]
NHC responds to £300m Affordable Homes Programme top up announcement
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has welcomed the £300m Affordable Homes Programme top announcement but flagged the urgent need for a new longer-term fund. Chief Executive of the Northern Housing Consortium Tracy Harrison said: “Many of our members have reported that the £500m top up announced in the Autumn Budget was running out, so this […]
NHC joins Housing Minister and Business Secretary for discussion on planning reform
Our Chief Executive Tracy joined a roundtable discussion on reforms to the planning system with Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds MP and the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. Tracy emphasised that the North is open for business, highly collaborative, and ready to help the government achieve its growth missions – including building […]
Update on Awaab’s Law – Improving the quality of social housing
The Government has confirmed the timeline for the implementation of Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector, with the first set of changes to be introduced in October of this year. The following measures will be introduced in a phased approach: From October 2025, social landlords will be required to address damp and mould hazards that present […]
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, we have submitted a detailed response to His Majesty’s Treasury’s call for feedback on government spending priorities ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review. Our response sets out the role of housing providers in the North in unlocking economic growth and supporting the Government to deliver real change. […]
Housebuilding In the North: Achieving Government Goals
Alan Boddy, Chief Executive of County Durham Housing Provider Livin, spoke at a joint Northern Housing Consortium and Campbell Tickell session looking at how organisations in the North can be major contributors to the government’s new homes goals. Alan is currently Chair of the North East Housing Partnerships (NEHP) Regeneration, Development and Placemaking workstream, and […]
Great culture and making an impact
Member engagement manager Satty Rai has been with us for over 17 years. She feels the NHC is the best it’s ever been. She is excited about her current role, supporting housing partnerships, which puts her at the heart of devolution. What has been a highlight from your time at the NHC? I have had […]
