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MEDIA COVERAGE
Manchester Social Housing Commission
Stephen Delahunty reports on the Manchester Social Housing Commission report launch (18.05.26)
“The government has been told that an additional £100bn needs to be pumped into the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to deliver new social rent homes…”
(ARTICLE BEHIND PAY WALL)
Op Ed by Venus Galarza, one of the Commissioners, on the key takeaways from the process (18.05.26)
“Venus Galarza, former policy manager at Shelter was part of the Social Housing for Manchester Commission set up to accelerate delivery of social homes in the city. But the commission has proposals for central government as well.…”
(ARTICLE BEHIND PAY WALL)
Joseph Timan speaks to Zoe Marlow and Bishop David from the Manchester Social Housing Commission (13.06.25)
"'I see mums who can't afford to feed their children - how can they afford this?' A £39bn boost for affordable housing has been welcomed - but, for some, the announcement comes with a bit of a sting in the tail"
Exclusive by Grainne Cuffe: Manchester commission calls for return to pre-2010 social housing grant regime (24.04.25)
“A social housing commission is calling on the government to restore the pre-2010 grant regime, as well as provide a “generous” rent settlement and long-term funding for social housing providers…”
(ARTICLE BEHIND PAY WALL)
Spotlight on the Commision from Manchester Evening News (20.11.24)
"Homes are less affordable, homelessness is rising and waiting lists for social housing are still getting longer, according to a new report..."