Broadacres recently welcomed colleagues from North Yorkshire Council to Broadacres House, with the visit providing an opportunity for informal conversation around partnership working and the delivery of affordable homes across rural communities.
While the council was onsite to record an internal podcast for its staff, colleagues from both organisations took the opportunity to chat about shared priorities and the practical realities of delivering new homes in rural areas. Using Broadacres’ Hunmanby development as an example, the conversation reflected on how close collaboration helps turn policy ambition into real outcomes for local people.
Discussions also touched on how funding from the council tax premium on long-term empty homes is being reinvested to support housing delivery across North Yorkshire, and the important role housing associations play in ensuring this investment benefits communities.
Partnership working between Broadacres and North Yorkshire Council is particularly important in addressing rural housing challenges such as affordability, availability and sustainability. By working closely together, both organisations can help ensure that investment, policy and delivery are aligned to meet the needs of customers and communities, supporting the provision of high-quality, affordable homes for local people.
Michael Jones, Director of Development and Investment at Broadacres Housing Association, said:
“Partnership working like this is vital in rural areas. It’s how we turn our ambitions for providing affordable homes for local people into reality.”
During the visit, Michael Jones also spent time speaking with Andrew Rowe, Assistant Director for Housing at North Yorkshire Council, continuing informal discussions around partnership working and rural housing delivery.
As part of the visit, North Yorkshire Council recorded an internal podcast for its staff at Broadacres House, focused on sharing learning and highlighting the value of collaboration between local authorities and housing providers.
Claire Townson has officially taken up her role as Chief Executive at Broadacres Housing Association. With a strong focus on customers and communities, Claire will build on the organisation’s solid foundations across North Yorkshire.
Broadacres is set to deliver 15 affordable homes in Hunmanby, supported by funding raised through North Yorkshire Council’s council tax premium on second homes.