Renewed perspectives on regeneration in the North
01.04.26 3 min read
The Renew inquiry, led by the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has launched a series of think-pieces from the North’s leading voices on regeneration.
The collection sets the context for the Renew looking at why regeneration is an essential part of tackling the housing crisis in the North.
The articles share examples of best practice and partnership working, as well as covering the importance of resident voice. Some of the articles look beyond social housing sector into the private rented sector and at community-led initiatives.
Renew is an inquiry, led by the NHC and supported by ourselves and Homes for the North, to explore how housing-led regeneration can deliver growth, help tackle the housing crisis, and strengthen communities across the North.
Publication of the ‘Perspectives on Regeneration’ follows the Renew Call for Evidence closing at the end of February. Housing associations and local authorities who own or manage nearly a million homes in the North submitted evidence, representing over 70% of the North’s social housing.
The perspectives series aims to set the tone for Renew and encourage conversations, collaboration and debate about housing-led regeneration, while the Call for Evidence submissions are analysed.
Northern Housing Chief Executive Tracy Harrison said:
“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the perspectives on regeneration collection. It has been fantastic working with such a range of voices.
“I hope the perspectives will reset the narrative and change perceptions of regeneration.”
Managing Director, Phil Mayall, said:
These perspectives highlight the importance of long-term partnership, local leadership and community voice in delivering lasting value for places, ensuring no one and nowhere is left behind.”