NHC joins the Greater Manchester Truly Affordable Net Zero Homes Task Force

A new task force set up to achieve the 30,000 net zero social rented homes by 2038 pledged by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham met for the first time in November. The NHC are pleased to be represented by Executive Director (Policy & Public Affairs), Brian Robson, on the Greater Manchester Truly Affordable Net Zero Homes Task Force (TANZ).

The (TANZ) Task Force brings together industry leaders, experts and stakeholders from local authorities, housing providers, the University of Salford, Greater Manchester LEP, developers, and Homes England, among others. Brian Robson joined the inaugural meeting which was attended by Andy Burnham, and discussed existing net zero housing development and challenges of delivery at scale.

Andy Burnham, said: “The delivery of net zero carbon homes – particularly those available for social rent – is a vital way for making Greater Manchester a green and fairer place.

“This is a hugely impactful way of becoming more energy efficient, not just benefitting our environment, but reducing the costs of heating and warming homes and now more than ever this is something people are becoming desperately worried about.

“In addition to this, investing in the skills development and training required for new methods of construction and modular house building required is vital and I will continue to make the case to government to give us greater local powers and investment to do this so we can continue to lead the way and build on the existing net zero homes projects already underway here.

“This Task Force brings together a highly skilled and experienced group of people who will drive Greater Manchester forward and deliver the 30,000 net zero carbon homes for social rent our region needs to be green and fairer.”

In November 2021, the NHC’s Social Housing Tenants’ Climate Jury produced a set over recommendations to the sector on how can tenants, social housing providers, and others work together to tackle climate change in our homes and neighbourhoods.

If you wish to discuss the NHC’s involvement in the Greater Manchester TANZ, please contact Brian Robson (Executive Director, Policy & Public Affairs) Brian.Robson@northern-consortium.org.uk