Allocations: Strengthening partnership working between local authorities and housing associations

Social housing allocations remain one of the most contentious and complex areas of housing policy. With over 1.3 million households on waiting lists, housing associations face mounting pressures to balance fairness and compliance amid severe supply constraints.

This webinar looked to address these challenges by fostering stronger partnerships between local authorities and housing associations.

We explored practical strategies for overcoming barriers, reducing delays, and improving efficiency in social housing allocations.

Watch the webinar to discover how collaborative approaches can help deliver more homes to those who need them most.

Speakers

• Alistair Smyth, Director of Policy and Research, NHF. (Chair)
• Cllr Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration, Waltham Forest, LGA.
• Jack Lee, Director of Strategy and Policy, Guinness Partnership.
• Martyn Hall, Operations Director, Trent and Dove Housing.
• Nicola Turner, Assistant Director Individuals and Families, South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils.