Lord Best, our Renew Advisory Group chair, the NHC’s Tracy Harrison and Patrick Murray and our Chair Charlie Norman went to Downing Street to brief No. 10 advisors about housing-led 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.
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.
Lord Best shares why he is chairing the Renew inquiry. He wants to make sure there is full recognition of the case for improving the lives of those living in highly unsatisfactory homes and environments – alongside developing new homes.
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.
Paul shares Homes for the North’s findings about the need for and benefits of housing-led regeneration in the North. He discusses how regeneration complements development of new homes, and ways regeneration can be supported at scale.
Phil shares how housing renewal sits at the heart of creating better places where people want to live, work and invest. He looks at the ingredients needed to make regeneration a success including partnership working and community trust built through delivering visible results.
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.
Andrew Cooper MP for sets out how housing-led regeneration gives Government the opportunity to connect national objectives – growth, opportunity, and fairness – with the everyday places where people live their lives. Renew embodies the collaborative, evidence-driven approach needed to make the most of current opportunities to make a difference.
Pat discusses the importance of regeneration to supporting growth and resident wellbeing across the North. She shares how Homes England is ready to work as part of strong partnerships to bring confidence and long-term change to areas.