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.
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.