After two decades with the Northern Housing Consortium, Chief Executive Tracy Harrison reflects on what 20 years at the organisation has taught her, and her plans to take the NHC even further. Looking back over her time with the NHC, Tracy points first to the financial stability the organisation has achieved. A deliberate strategy to grow and diversify NHC Procurement has […]
The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing organisations in the North of England, with our membership of local and combined authorities, ALMOs and housing associations representing over 9 out of every 10 social homes in the North. Our vision is that everyone in the North has a safe, warm home that’s affordable to them in […]
In the week where Andy Burnham MP made his first major leadership speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, housing partnerships from across the North came together for the NHC’s first Housing Partnerships Northern Conference to share learning and demonstrate how partnership working is delivering at scale. On Thursday 2nd July, NHC Chief Executive, Tracy Harrison opened the conference, setting […]
Good morning everyone! I’m absolutely delighted to be here in Leeds for the North’s first ever Housing Partnership Conference. It’s fantastic to see so many familiar faces in the room! And I have to say, when we first started talking about housing partnerships a few years ago, I’m not sure any of us imagined quite […]
The June meeting of the Decent Homes Network welcomed Lucy Hancock, Head of Social Housing Redress at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, who attended to gather feedback from housing providers on the implementation of Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law. Members reported that implementation has generally gone well, with many organisations already working […]
The NHC recently brought together members for a roundtable with officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to discuss the delivery of the Government’s Warm Homes agenda and the transition to Net Zero. The discussion focused on ensuring organisations are prepared for the rollout of the Warm Homes Plan and the particular challenges associated […]
In partnership with the GEM Programme we are pleased to announce that, following the success of recent years, we will once again offer a fully funded place on the award-winning GEM Programme in 2027. This opportunity – worth over £5,500 and funded through the GEM Programme bursary – is open to tenant employees within NHC […]
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has launched its More and Better Social Homes consultation, seeking views on proposals that will help shape the future regulatory framework for the sector and influence the next regulatory cycle from April 2028 onwards. The consultation covers key issues including economic regulation, regulatory principles and how the sector can […]
The Northern Housing Consortium has an exciting programme of events coming up over the next few months, bringing together housing professionals, policy experts and sector leaders from across the North. Whether you’re looking to network with peers, hear from influential speakers or stay up to date with the latest developments in housing, there’s something […]
The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP has made several key cabinet appointments which will have a significant influence on social housing in the North. These include: John Healey MP – Chancellor of the Exchequer, and MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough in South Yorkshire. Former Housing Minister, Treasury Minister and Shadow Housing Secretary. Angela Rayner MP – Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne in Great Manchester. Former Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Matthew Pennycook MP – Minister of State for Housing and Planning and MP for Greenwich and Woolwich in London, he now attends cabinet. Housing Minister since 2024 and Shadow Housing Minister December 2021 – July 2024. Miatta Fahnbulleh MP – Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and MP for Peckham in London. Former Department for Energy security […]