NHC joins housing minister for roundtable on reforms to social housing quality

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 social housing quality. Patrick also discussed the importance of regeneration, with ageing stock a key issue for northern social landlords.

Patrick was joined by a range of our partners in the sector and the discussion was constructive, with a clear commitment to protecting social housing residents from serious hazards in homes while ensuring that landlords are realistically able to meet the new requirements.

Earlier this year, the NHC submitted a response to the Awaab’s Law consultation on timescales for repairs in the social housing sector. The Government has confirmed it will bring forward legislation for Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector this autumn.