Lee Bloomfield, Chief Executive, Manningham Housing Association  I recently had the privilege of addressing the NHC Northern Housing Summit on the role housing associations can play in advancing the Pride in Place agenda.   Launched by the Prime Minister in September, the £5 billion programme will allocate £2 million to 169 areas every year for a decade, “giving long-overlooked communities the certainty and control they need to plan for the future.”  A further 95 areas are receiving £1.5 […]

The Northern Housing Consortium’s 15th Annual Tenant Voice Conference brought together sector leaders and housing professionals with tenants for two days of discussion, learning, and collaboration all focused on one central theme: strong and impactful tenant engagement.  Across both days, one message came through loud and clear: meaningful tenant voice is essential for building trust, tackling stigma, and driving the […]

Our Chief Executive Tracy Harrison looks back at what has been a momentous year for social housing in the North. She reflects on what we’ve achieved – both politically and in terms of our member offer – and looks forward to 2026. This year has been one of the most significant for the social housing […]

Last week the Government published its implementation roadmap for the Renters’ Rights Act, setting out a detailed timeline for one of the most significant overhauls of the private rented sector (PRS) in decades. The roadmap confirms a phased approach, with the first major changes taking effect from May 2026. From then, Section 21 “no-fault” evictions […]

Chief Executive Tracy Harrison and Executive Director (Policy and External Affairs) Patrick Murray met with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. It was a productive meeting where the trio discussed the North’s readiness to deliver against the Government’s housebuilding targets. Regeneration – a key priority for many areas of the North – was also high on the […]