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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.

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Nov 24, 20252 min read


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

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Nov 10, 20255 min read


Whose City? Whose Plan? Local Plan Consultation now open
Manchester’s Draft Local Plan out for 10-week consultation Manchester City Council released their draft Local Plan for a 10-week...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Sep 29, 20254 min read


A Big Step Forward
Social Homes for Manchester are pleased to announce that Manchester City Council (MCC) passed a motion last Wednesday 16 July to...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jul 22, 20256 min read


Crumpsall Screening: What is the City But the People?
"What is the City But the People?" A Film Screening and workshop to explore how communities in Manchester can join together to achieve...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jul 15, 20251 min read


30% Homes for Social Rent in all new developments: Why now is the time for Manchester’s Executive Committee to take a stand on the housing crisis
On 30th July, Manchester City Council planning officers will present a draft Local Plan to the Executive Committee for approval. This...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jun 23, 20254 min read


Tenants Rights Workshop: 26.06.25
Please join the Social Homes for Manchester coalition for this workshop Thursday 26th June, 10am - 2:30pm at Central Methodist Hall, ...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jun 20, 20251 min read


WHAT DOES REEVES’ ANNOUNCEMENT MEAN FOR MANCHESTER’S HOMELESS AND OVERCROWDED FAMILIES?
The Manchester Social Housing Commission welcomes Rachel Reeves’ announcement of £39 billion for social and affordable housing, but...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jun 12, 20255 min read


What is the City but the People? Screening and Workshop
Join us for a free workshop and screening of 'What is the City but the People?' With Hulme Tenants Union and the Social Homes for...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Policy Brief 2: How to fund sustainable homes for social rent
The Manchester Social Housing Commission launched in July 2024 after communities across the city called for urgent action to address the...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
May 30, 20253 min read


Local Plan Webinar for Councillors
Calling all Manchester Councillors! Join us on Thursday 22nd May for a Webinar discussing Manchester's upcoming Local Plan and how you...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
May 14, 20251 min read


What is the City but the People? Screening and Workshop
Join us for a free workshop and screening of 'What is the City but the People?' With Wythenshawe Central Network and the Social Homes for...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
May 6, 20251 min read


New Publication: Manchester's Housing Crisis in Context: Why we need sustainable homes for social rent
This report provides a baseline evidence review of the scale and nature of the housing crisis in England and its specific trajectory in...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Apr 24, 20251 min read


What is the City but the People? Screening and Workshop
Join us for a workshop and screening of 'What is the City but the People?' Hosted by Manchester Social Housing Commissioner Thirza Amina...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Free Performance: 'Block the Block'
You are warmly invited to attend a script-in-hand performance of 'Block the Block', written by Nathaniel McBride and directed by Joe...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Mar 3, 20252 min read


The Unheard Stories of Manchester's Housing Crisis
Tenants need to join forces across Manchester neighbourhoods. This was the key message arising from SH4M’s first film screening and...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Response to Environmental Audit Committee
Response of the Manchester Social Housing Commission to the Call for Evidence, Environmental Audit Committee, December 2024. This...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Feb 25, 20259 min read


FILM SCREENING: What is the City but the People?
Come along and watch Social Homes for Manchester's community documentary "What is the City but the People". Hear from residents from...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Manchester Greens call for more Social Homes for Manchester
via Green Party Manchester . 5th February 2025 / 5th February 2025 by Chris Ogden Manchester Green Party councillors have urged...

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Feb 10, 20252 min read


What is the city but the people?
SH4M are launching a powerful film short today created by women community leaders in Moss Side and Wythenshawe together with On Our Radar.

Social Homes 4 Manchester
Jan 27, 20253 min read
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