A COLLECTIVE MOVEMENT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE IN MANCHESTER

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Who we are

We are a coalition of community associations, charities, think tanks, academics and social justice organisations focused on accelerating the number of social homes that are created in Manchester by 2030 and ensuring this is done in an environmentally sustainable way.

We are calling on Manchester City Council to commit to enacting six key proposals in conjunction with the new Local Plan to ensure a long-term commitment to addressing the housing crisis. Click here to find out more about our proposals.

Latest News

All of the Social Housing Commission publications to date can be accessed here.

New report calls for community-led housing to help tackle Manchester’s social housing crisis

The fourth and final policy brief from the Manchester Social Housing Commission explores alternative models for social rent.

Mar 17

POLICY BRIEF 3: Empowering tenants to unlock decent, healthy and safe homes

Our Latest Policy Brief - Empowering tenants to unlock decent, healthy and safe homes, was launched on Fridayat our 'Decent Homes for All' event at Ascension Church in Hulme.

Nov 24, 2025

Call to Action: Submit your consultation response

We are inviting you to submit a consultation response about the draft Manchester Local Plan by Monday 17th November. This is one of the most important policy documents for the city for the next 20 years . All cities have to produce a Local Plan. The Manchester Local Plan is a 15 year development plan for the city which will decide how much housing will be built, where, and what kind of housing as well as what other kinds of facilities and infrastructure will be developed

Nov 10, 2025