Entries by Dan Ellwood

North East tour showcases regeneration opportunities and challenges 

Members from across the North East came together for the first Renew Regeneration Site Tour. This was hosted by the North East Housing Partnership, offering a valuable opportunity to see how housing-led regeneration is transforming communities while also highlighting delivery challenges. The tour forms part of our Renew inquiry, which is explores how regeneration can drive growth, tackle the housing crisis and strengthen communities across the North.  […]

Renewed perspectives on regeneration in the North

Our Renew inquiry has launched a series of think-pieces from the North’s leading voices on regeneration. The collection sets the context for the Renew inquiry, looking at why regeneration is an essential part of tackling the housing crisis in the North.

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Laying firm foundations for better lives and Northern growth 

Tracy explains how the Renew inquiry is an essential part of the NHC’s vision that everyone has a safe, warm home that’s affordable to them in a place they’re proud of. The need for housing-led regeneration in the North must be met to make sure no-one and no-where is left behind, and to unleash the benefits of economic growth in the North.  

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The Challenge for Renew

Ed sets out a how housing-led regeneration is an essential part of tackling the housing crisis. He believes Renew must build a compelling case by highlighting the social, economic and political benefits of housing-led regeneration, learning from the past and identifying specific challenges in the North.

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The opportunity of devolution

Charlie and Nick are both actively involved in their regions’ housing partnerships and believe that that devolution offers a massive opportunity. They argue a dedicated, locally administered funding pot for housing regeneration would be transformative. It would allow regions to target investment where it will have the greatest impact and drive long term regeneration.