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10 October 2018
Gerald Koessl, Research Officer, National Housing Federation
Finding available land to build new homes on isn’t always straightforward. We’ve developed a new digital resource to help make it easier.
10 October 2018
Ed Tytherleigh is Chief Executive of Veterans’ housing charity, Stoll.
For those of us working to make homelessness for the people we serve a thing of the past, the very existence of World Homeless Day is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by thousands of people every day.
10 October 2018
Catherine Ryder is Head of Policy at the National Housing Federation
Housing Day is one of my favourite days. Getting the chance to celebrate social housing and the difference it makes to people’s lives reaffirms my belief that I work in the best sector there is.
9 October 2018
Kate Henderson is the Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
It’s my first week, and I start feeling inspired, energised and ready to step into this important role.
8 October 2018
Nick Yandle is Policy Leader at the National Housing Federation
Growing the national economy is no longer sufficient, we must interrogate where that growth is coming from, what it is based on and who is benefiting from it.
2 October 2018
Dave Smith is External Affairs Manager at the National Housing Federation
Every blog or article needs a clever hook to open the piece, doesn’t it? So… in the true spirit of punk rock: “London calling to the faraway towns.”
1 October 2018
Catherine Ryder is Head of Policy at the National Housing Federation
Housing associations of all sizes across the country – representing almost one million homes – have formalised their support for the Homelessness Reduction Act. It’s not too late to join them.
1 October 2018
Heather Wheeler MP is the Minister for Housing and Homelessness
There is no one answer to tackling homelessness. For every person that is without a home, there will be a multitude of reasons behind how they came to be in that difficult situation.
28 September 2018
By David Orr, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
It’s been an interesting exercise for me writing the other blogs I have published this week. All of them have been to a significant degree reflective – a look back at 13 years in my brilliant job. This one, though, is my very last as Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation and I’m publishing it on my very last day. So this is all about the future and the opportunities I see for housing associations.
27 September 2018
By David Orr, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
In the fourth in a series of blogs looking back at my time as Chief Executive, I explore the role politics has played in the story of the housing association sector.
26 September 2018
By David Orr, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
In the third in a series of blogs looking back at my time as Chief Executive, here’s why I think some people say housing associations have lost their social purpose (and why it’s simply not true).
25 September 2018
By David Orr, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
In the second in a series of blogs looking back at my time as Chief Executive, I examine how remarkably resilient and adaptable housing associations are in the face of great change.
24 September 2018
By David Orr, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
I have had the huge privilege of being Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation for just over 13 years. As my tenure comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about those 13 years. What’s happened, how have things changed, what has worked, what has been problematic? I’ll be publishing a blog each day this week reflecting on these ideas, looking in particular at the four themes that have really shaped my time in the job.
21 September 2018
Angela Lockwood is CEO of North East based housing association North Star
We are pleased to be involved in Teesvalley Combined Authority with the elected regional mayor and all the possibilities that come with devolution. Whilst not without its imperfections, it provides great opportunities for the area.
13 September 2018
Sheron Carter is Chief Executive of Habinteg housing association
This week is #ForAccessibleHomes week, providing us with a fresh opportunity to restate the message about the benefits of accessible housing.
11 September 2018
Ian Martin Is Executive Director Of operations at Estuary Housing Association.
Don’t underestimate the impact your organisation can have on ending homelessness – sign up to the Commitment to Refer.
10 September 2018
James Green is Futures Programme Director at the National Housing Federation
Innovation is the theme of this year’s National Housing Summit because, in a time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever.
30 August 2018
Colette McKune is Deputy Chief Executive at the ForViva Group
Everybody deserves to feel safe in their own home. It’s a fundamental human right, and a cornerstone of any successful community. Unfortunately, some people in 2018 still do not have what most of us largely take for granted – a sanctuary to call our own.
24 August 2018
Gerald Koessl is a Research Officer, National Housing Federation
Our report ‘Demographic change and housing wealth’ explores the projected changes in the population over the next two decades. This is the second in a series of blogs highlighting some of the key findings, and posing questions we’d like your opinion on.
23 August 2018
Claire Higgins is Chief Executive at Cross Keys Homes and Chair of Evera Homes
Four housing associations come together to change the story for families who have had to put their ‘happily ever after’ on hold because they can’t find a suitable home.
