Dr Michael Birkett shares learning from Liverpool’s Grove Street regeneration project. He says regeneration is about more than replacing old homes, it’s about renewing opportunity, restoring pride and building the conditions for long-term prosperity.
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.
Lara shares how a ‘Resident Power’ approach to the regeneration of Gleadless Valley has built trust and established an important community role in the future of the area.
Adam discusses the importance of resident voice in the Government’s Pride in Place Programme, which is working with communities to create plans for thriving neighbourhoods. Adam also shares key principles for Renew in ensuring improving homes and neighbourhoods is truly community-led.
Carla shares her views on issues in the private rented sector, and why the sector must be at front of mind when planning regeneration, if we want to see impact where it’s needed most. Carla founded The Ethical Lettings Agency in Redcar in Teeside in 2015 and draws on her experience of running a social enterprise that lets, buys and manages properties fairly.
Paula sets out how East Marsh in Grimsby has been transformed by residents through a community-led movement. The East Marsh Community Benefit Society purchases derelict or mismanaged terraced houses, transforming them into warm and safe affordable homes. East Marsh United brings residents together cultivating joy and wellbeing through community events.
Colleagues at the NHC have been involved in some fantastic discussions about Renew. Earlier this month we held our Advisory Group, Reference Group, which includes NHC members with an interest in regeneration, and Communications Working Group, which includes communications and public affairs specialist linked to the main advisory group. Discussion centred around: Our Call for […]
The NHC’s inquiry on housing-led regeneration, supported by Homes for the North and Muse, is gathering pace with the Call for Evidence set to launch at the Northern Housing Summit, and meetings with advisory groups happening now. Lord Best OBE DL will chair the inquiry and its advisory group, who met for the first time […]
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) and Homes for the North (H4N) welcomed senior housing leaders, politicians and national policy voices to their Labour Party Conference evening reception at Plus Dane in Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock. The event, which drew a strong attendance from across the sector and Parliament, provided a chance to reflect on progress […]
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) hosted a parliamentary event which brought MPs, NHC members and other stakeholders together. They discussed the need for housing-led regeneration to make sure northern communities can live in safe, affordable homes in places they are proud of. The event followed recent government housing announcements that have significantly increased investment in […]