VIDEO | No excuses – why the time to turbocharge housing is now
The government’s sweeping policy reforms and increased funding for homes have created the most hospitable environment for housing delivery in years, speakers at a roundtable facilitated by Onward Homes said.
Contractors, regeneration specialists, developers, and registered providers gathered in Manchester earlier this month to discuss the opportunity the government’s aggressive attitude towards the housing crisis presents in Greater Manchester.
“This is the moment for housing associations to really step up and deliver,” said Bronwen Rapley, chief executive of Onward Homes.
Find out more by watching the video at the top of this page, or on the Place North YouTube channel.
Key takeaways
- The nation has not been in a better position to deliver more homes and better places for a long time. But doing so will require more productive, long-term, and collaborative partnerships going forward so that the opportunity for change is not lost.
- Addressing the skills crisis will be key to unlocking the delivery of homes. Without investment and intervention in this space, the housing industry faces frustration ahead.
- Moving from a project-based approach to a more strategic programme-based outlook would be much more cost effective and give clients more certainty over delivery.
Participants:
Sandy Livingstone – executive director of growth – Onward Homes
Bronwen Rapley – chief executive – Onward Homes
Andrew McIntosh – director of place – Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Caroline Baker – partner – Cushman & Wakefield
Helen Spencer – executive director of growth – Great Places Housing Group
Iain Watson – development manager – Watson Homes
David Chilton – managing director – Rowlinson Construction
Aidan Thatcher – director of place – Wigan Council
Chair: Dan Whelan – deputy editor, Place North West
To learn more about Onward Homes, visit Onward.co.uk
