Entries by Dan Ellwood

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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.

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Unity’s perspective on regeneration: putting people at the heart of Renew

Cedric Boston shares a different approach to regeneration which measures the impact on people and their ability to transform their lives, as well as improvements to homes and the built environment. He talks about how Unity’s two main divisions, Unity Housing and Unity Enterprise, work together to provide a launchpad for people to transform their life chances.