The digital switchover has already begun, but what does it mean for social landlords and supported living providers? As a social housing provider, you’re likely aware of the critical shift from analogue to digital (A2D) telecare. This change offers unparalleled advantages but requires thoughtful planning to ensure smooth, beneficial implementation. Here are some ways Taking […]
Guest blog by NHC supporter member Campbell Tickell The election of a new government has put housebuilding front and centre of economic growth with the ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament and the promise of a long-term housing strategy to be published next Spring. We have seen many policy announcements already, […]
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Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner MP has asked the NHC to share a letter outlining the key housing announcements in the budget. The letter covers: Affordable Homes Programme £500m top-up Rent settlement – proposal for 5-year CPI plus 1% settlement with a consultation which looks […]
Heartwarming Homes, a joint NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas project, has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the UK Housing Awards. Developed in partnership with residents and representatives from the housing sector Heartwarming Homes supports housing providers to engage and communicate with residents about energy efficiency improvements. It includes advice about how to make […]
Two Northern Mayoral Combined Authorities have signed new Strategic Place Partnerships (SPPs). the North East Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority entering new partnerships with Homes England. Strategic Place Partnerships are agreements between Mayoral Combined Authorities and Homes England to enable greater collaboration to deliver new housing and regeneration developments, in line […]
Over the weekend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced a package of housing related funding and policy changes. This included a £500m top-up to the affordable housing programme, consultation on a new rent settlement and changes to the Right to Buy scheme, reducing the discount and allowing councils to keep 100 per cent […]
At the NHC, we believe that the housing industry is stronger and more innovative when it reflects the diverse communities it serves. That’s why, as part of our commitment to fostering inclusion and empowering all voices, we are offering a limited number of free tickets to the Northern Housing Summit for housing professionals from underrepresented […]
The NHC was invited to discuss the Government’s proposed reforms to social housing quality with housing minister Matthew Pennycook MP. NHC Executive Director, Patrick Murray, attended the roundtable and shared the views of our members on how the sector can work with government to ensure a successful implementation of Awaab’s Law and wider reforms to […]
Locata’s new Homelessness Academy will be launched in November. It is designed to be a comprehensive, flexible learning experience built to guide and enhance homelessness professional development. The course flow follows the route homelessness case officers normally pursue while developing their skills in a local authority. It is also designed to support staff at all […]
