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Understanding the need for regeneration in the North – member research

To better understand the issues related to the North’s ageing…
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NHC welcomes new funding for energy efficiency improvements

The government has announced funding allocations for Wave 3 of…
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NHC welcomes Government announcement about new ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’

The government has recently announced a new ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’,…
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‘A well-informed discussion’ with the NHC and our members

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Almost 20 years in finance at the NHC

We spoke to Yvonne Surtees from our Finance Team about her time…
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Leading the NHC’s HR and wellbeing work for almost 20 years

We spoke to our HR and Wellbeing Manager, Kay Wiseman, about…
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NHC responds to £300m Affordable Homes Programme top up announcement

The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has welcomed the £300m…
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NHC joins Housing Minister and Business Secretary for discussion on planning reform

Our Chief Executive Tracy joined a roundtable discussion on reforms…
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Update on Awaab’s Law – Improving the quality of social housing

The Government has confirmed the timeline for the implementation…
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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,…
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Housebuilding In the North: Achieving Government Goals

Alan Boddy, Chief Executive of County Durham Housing Provider…
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Great culture and making an impact

Member engagement manager Satty Rai has been with us for over…
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From holiday cover to a career she loves

Nicola joined our procurement arm, Consortium Procurement, in…
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NHC calls for further reform to Right to Buy to limit loss of social housing 

The NHC responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and…
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Better Health at Work – Gold award winners

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New NHC research to support regeneration  

Thank you to all the members who took part in our research looking…
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NHC responds to rent policy consultation

We recently responded to the Government’s consultation on future…
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New research from the Fabian Society about housing quality

The Fabian Society has launched Home Comforts: a plan to eradicate…
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Northern Housing Consortium welcomes English Devolution White Paper

The English Devolution White Paper published this week, is big…
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NHC members host senior civil servant in West Yorkshire

 NHC members host senior civil servant in West Yorkshire We…
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NHC’s Tom Kennedy runner up in Thinkhouse Early Career Researcher’s Prize

Our Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Tom Kennedy, has come…
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Pride in Place: Views from Northern Communities Goes National

Last month the Northern Housing Consortium and partners presented…
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Fantastic fundraising event celebrates Unlocking Success bursary recipients

Over 300 people attended a fundraising lunch to raise money for…
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New NHC Chair and Board Members Appointed

We have appointed a new chair, vice chair and four new board…
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The Northern Housing Summit 2024 – Event Write-up

NHC convenes housing leaders for 2024 Northern Housing Summit In…
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A Proud Promise: The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge

The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, by HouseProud and delivered by Stonewall…
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£30m allocation for Bradford City Village development

We are pleased to see the allocation of £29.9 million to Bradford…
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Proud to contribute to something meaningful

We welcomed Rosie Beckford to the team earlier in the year. She…
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Partnership working on show as MHCLG visit the North East

As part of our work to support housing partnerships across the…
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Consultations on Rents and Right to Buy now open

Two key consultations have opened following the Budget.   At…
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Budget briefing letter from Angela Rayner MP

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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Heartwarming Homes shortlisted at UK Housing Awards

Heartwarming Homes, a joint NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas project,…
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New Strategic Place Partnerships announced as devolution grows across the North

Two Northern Mayoral Combined Authorities have signed new Strategic…
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Chancellor makes pre-Budget social housing policy and funding commitments

Over the weekend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves,…
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Free Summit tickets for underrepresented groups

At the NHC, we believe that the housing industry is stronger…
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NHC joins housing minister for roundtable on reforms to social housing quality

The NHC was invited to discuss the Government’s proposed reforms…
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Bursary boost for artist’s new business

Sarah’s story As a disabled artist starting up my own…
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A cut above the rest

Livin Housing customer Kimberly Bell shares how an NHC Unlocking…
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Making a positive contribution

Tom Miskell, Former Chair, Northern Housing Consortium Tom…
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Support to help social housing residents unlock their potential   

We have awarded 35 people living in social housing Unlocking…
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Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The NHC was invited to discuss the government's consultation…
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Supporting victims of gambling-related domestic abuse – A focus on women in social housing (including local authority supported housing)

Researchers from a consortium of three universities and two industry…
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Warm Homes, Green Jobs at Labour Party Conference!

We launched our new research report ‘Warm Homes, Green Jobs:…
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Autumn Budget 2024 Representation

Earlier this month, the Northern Housing Consortium submitted…
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Net Zero research launch at Labour Party Conference

During this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, we…
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10-year Rent formula being calculated by Rachel Reeves

There is speculation that the Chancellor, Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves…
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Housing Ombudsman and Regulator for Social Housing agree a memorandum of understanding

The Housing Ombudsman service (HOS) and Regulator for Social…
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Government announcements on planning reform, right to buy and investment in social housing

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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The key announcements for housing as Starmer names first cabinet

The key announcements for housing as Starmer names first cabinet As…
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Zarach: Help tackle bed poverty across the North

Charity Zarach share more about the work they do to make sure…
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Lord Best: How the NHC tackles the North’s unique housing challenges

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Giving the North a strong voice

Inside Housing Editor Martin Hilditch shares how he’s worked closely with us over his twenty-year career at the publication.
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NHC host MHCLG visit to Greater Manchester

We were delighted to welcome Ruhena Ahmed (Deputy Director, Social…
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Government roundtable discusses affordable housing delivery

Northern Housing Consortium’s Chief Executive, Tracy Harrison,…
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320,000 new homes on brownfield land to tackle the North’s housing crisis

Our latest research report has found there’s capacity for…
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Discussing how housing can address inequality with young people  

Our Chief Executive Tracy Harrison, was part of a Q&A panel…
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House of Commons celebration for Northern Housing Consortium at 50

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we held a Parliamentary…
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Northern Housing Consortium 2024 Election of Directors

The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing…
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NHC reaction to Government’s focus on housing

The NHC has welcomed the new Government’s focus on housing…
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2024 General Election Briefing out now

We’ve witnessed the first change of government for over a decade.…
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Building the Future of the North

Building the Future of the North is our new offer to government…
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Visiting members’ sites across West Yorkshire

As part of our continuous work engaging with our members and…
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Welcome to our new executive director for operations and finance

We’ve appointed a new Executive Director for Operations and…
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National Resident Involvement Conference 2024

Member engagement manager James Bryson reports from the NHC’s…
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Member visit to tower block retrofit project

A group of Northern Housing Consortium members visited Heaton…
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Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code

Social housing organisations are responsible for adhering to…
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Meet our Matthew

NHC Member Engagement Officer and GEM programme graduate Matthew…
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Wellbeing at the heart of the NHC

From recipe calendars to laughter yoga, wellbeing at the…
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The NHC’s offer to the next Government

We’ve launched a new offer to the next government to transform…
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A privilege to be NHC Chair

Geraldine Howley, former chair of the Northern Housing Consortium…
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Inside Housing events

Members are meeting with Inside Housing editor Martin Hilditch…
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Making resident involvement centre stage

Yvonne Davies has over 38 years of experience working in housing…
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Social Homes improves lives: a Shelter and IKEA research partnership

Shelter is doing a new two-year research project looking…
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NHC brings Pride in Place to Downing Street

Our chief executive Tracy Harrison attended a reception of the…
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General election opportunity to transform communities and lives across the North

The general election is a real opportunity for the housing sector…
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NHC disappointed by change to Renters Reform Bill

Last week, the Renters Reform Bill passed its third reading in…
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Government confirms one year rent settlement extension

The government has recently confirmed that, alongside the introduction…
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An exciting future in housing

Policy & Public Affairs Officer Joe Bews joined the NHC nearly…
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Discovering Amsterdam’s Green Scene, with the NHC and GEM programme

At the start of this month, I was lucky enough to be a part…
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NHC announced as partner for Housing 2024

In June, Ocean Media Group bring the largest housing conference…
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Bursary helps Danielle stitch up success  

Danielle was able to buy a sewing machine so she could train to be a self-employed seamstress after...
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Dream career in the ambulance service for Bursary winner Simone 

Torus tenant Simone is now working for the ambulance service…
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Advocating for a sustainable future which benefits everyone

Steve Mackenzie is Homes and Environment Champion on Yorkshire…
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Excited about an inclusive future for housing

Member Engagement Officer Ruth Chaplain has been at the Northern…
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The NHC responds to the Homes England Public Bodies Review

The government has published the Homes England Public Bodies…
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The NHC calls on the government to meet Renters Reform Bill pledges

Last week it was widely reported that the government intend to…
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50 Unlocking Success awards to mark our 50th anniversary

We’ve launched a bigger and better version of Unlocking…
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The Big Lunch Building Pride in Place

In November 2023 the Northern Housing Consortium and partners…
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Spring Budget 2024

On March 6th, Jeremy Hunt gave his final Spring Budget prior…
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APPG for Housing in the North convenes for first session of 2024

In March, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Housing…
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The foundations for a career in housing

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations we’re speaking…
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Serving the community since the 70s

Ian Vickers, neighbourhood team leader at Believe Housing, has…
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Taking on a challenge to support Unlocking Success

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Giving housing in the North a voice in parliament

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Green Jobs, Sustainable Futures

We know that recruitment and skill development is one of the…
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NHC consultations – Get involved

Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the…
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Competition and Markets authority voices significant concerns with housebuilding market

The Competition and Markets Authority has shared its “fundamental…
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Supporting victim survivors of gambling-related domestic abuse – a focus on women in social housing

Social enterprise, Addressing Domestic Abuse (ADA), are seeking…
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